Provincial police laid charges on three teenagers in connection to an armed robbery at a jewelry store in downtown Collingwood on Monday.
The three suspects went into the store around 3:20 p.m. and discharged a firearm, Collingwood and The Blue Mountains OPP say. They were then seen leaving the scene in a dark-coloured SUV.
Police say none of the employees at the store were injured.
The suspect vehicle, which was reported stolen by Toronto police, was located abandoned in a field near County Road 124 and the 30/31 Sideroad just south of Nottawa.
After a search, the three were found and arrested.
Charges were handed out on Wednesday afternoon:
A 17-year-old from Brampton.
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Robbery Using a Firearm
- Use Firearm While Committing an Offence - two counts
- Pointing a Firearm
- Discharge a Firearm Into or At a Place in a Reckless Manner
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 - two counts
- Flight From Peace Officer
- Disguise with Intent
A 17-year-old from Whitby
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Robbery Using a Firearm
- Use Firearm While Committing an Offence
- Pointing a Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Discharge a Firearm Into or At a Place in a Reckless Manner.
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 - two counts
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Fail to Comply with Sentence
- Disguise With Intent
And a 16-year-old from Brampton
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Robbery Using a Firearm
- Pointing a Firearm
- Use a Firearm While Committing an Offence
- Discharge a Firearm Into or At a Place in a Reckless Manner
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Flight From Peace Officer
- Disguise with Intent
All three remain in custody.
OPP say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Collingwood OPP at 1-705-445-4321, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com/.
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