Hammers and bats used in perfume robbery in Ontario town: police

Three youths have been arrested after an armed robbery involving hammers and baseball bats at a pharmacy in Ajax Sunday night.

Two of the teenagers were already on court-imposed conditions relating to previous robbery charges.

Officers responded to a robbery at a Shoppers Drug Mart on Westney Road just before midnight on Sunday after three masked suspects entered the store armed with hammers and baseball bats and began smashing fragrance displays. Durham Police said the suspects stole a large quantity of perfume and fled the area in a vehicle prior to police arrival.

Minutes later, officers located the suspect vehicle travelling westbound on Highway 401. The vehicle was eventually stopped after first attempting to flee, police said, and all three suspects were taken into custody.

Further investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen.

A 15-year-old Toronto youth is charged with robbery of a business with an offensive weapon, possession of a weapon for committing an offense, disguise with intent and two counts of fail to comply with an undertaking.

This suspect was recently sentenced to probation for a previous robbery, highlighting a “troubling pattern” of recidivism, police said in the news release.

A 16-year-old male from Toronto is charged with robbery with an offensive weapon, possession of stolen property, dangerous driving, fail to stop for police, driving without a license and fail to comply with a release order.

The teen was recently charged and is out on bail for a previous robbery with a firearm.

Another 16-year-old from Toronto is charged with two weapons offences, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and disguise with intent.

All three were held for bail hearings.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.