Mississauga Teens Arrested in Connection with Robbery Incidents

 

Three teens are facing charges in connection with a spate of street robberies that occurred in the City of Mississauga.

Peel police say that between the dates of Friday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 29, a number of street robberies took place.

Police say the culprits would approach various people on the street, produce a weapon and demand property or money from the victims. During some instances, the victims sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, three young people from Mississauga have been arrested and charged.

Police say a 16 year-old was arrested on Oct. 29 and was charged with eight counts of robbery. Police also arrested and charged a 17-year-old male with one count of robbery and a 15-year-old male with nine counts of robbery.

The 17-year-old was arrested on Oct. 30 and the 15-year-old was arrested on Nov. 5.

The 16-year-old and 17-year-old were held for bail hearings on Oct. 30 and the 15-year-old for Nov. 6.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents asked to call investigators of 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 2133.