Two Toronto teenagers and a man from Markham are facing charges in the wake of an armed robbery at a Mississauga jewelry store last month.
It happened on the afternoon of Sept. 8, police said in a news release Wednesday, at a jewelry store in the area of Mavis and Britannia roads.
At least eight people — several armed with guns, investigators say — entered the store and forced the owners and patrons to lie on the ground while they stole “a significant quantity” of jewelry and cash, police said.
The suspects then took off in two separate stolen vehicles, according to the news release. No injuries were reported.
Police say three people are now facing charges linked to the case — a 23-year-old Markham man and two teens from Toronto, aged 14 and 15. They all face robbery charges, while the teens are also charged with wearing a disguise.
The 15-year-old is additionally charged with failing to comply with a release order stemming from previous robbery charges. Police allege the teen has also robbed two currency exchanges, a jewelry story and pharmacy since August of this year.
The teenages can’t be named due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Police said they seized three stolen vehicles and other items as part of the investigation.
Investigators say the investigation is ongoing and more charges could be laid.