Four arrested after assault, robbery at Georgetown Pharmacy

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Published January 26, 2023 at 11:59 am

Staff and customers at Georgetown Pharmacy were assaulted during a daring, daylight robbery yesterday, Jan. 25, in Halton Hills.

According to Halton police, four males had the pharmacy and assaulted staff and customers before stealing a quantity of pharmaceutical drugs.

The suspects attempted to flee the area in a stolen vehicle but were involved in a motor vehicle collision a short distance away. The males, who were not injured, subsequently fled on foot. They were quickly located and arrested without incident by officers in the area.

One adult and three youth have been charged with robbery, wear disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence, and possession of stolen property.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2416.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at the website.https://www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca/

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