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CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
4 in custody after robbery at Massachusetts jewelry store; 2 remain at large, police say
4 suspects in custody after jewelry store robbery in North Andover, more suspects on the run 4 suspects in custody after jewelry store robbery in North Andover, more suspects on the run 4 suspects in custody after jewelry store robbery in North Andover, more suspects on the run Four suspects are in police custody and two remain at large after authorities said they robbed a jewelry store in North Andover, Massachusetts on Thursday morning. According to police, the robbery happened at around 10:30 a.m. inside Milos Joyeria, a jewelry store at the Chickering Plaza. Witnesses saw armed men WBZ-TV spoke to business owners in the area who described seeing multiple men enter the jewelry store with large guns, rob the store, and then escape. Heather Thifault owns a business just two door away from where it all happened. She didn't actually witness the crime, but described the aftermath as "terrifying." "We had no idea what was going on. I want to say there was at least two unmarked SUVs, there was North Andover Police and then there were a bunch of what looked like personal vehicles," said Thifault. North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray said officers responded to the scene immediately and when one of them spotted the suspects in a getaway car, "The officer did and the vehicle refused to stop and went behind a building on 125 where three occupants exited the vehicle and got into another vehicle." Suspects caught after chase A statement released by North Andover Police Thursday afternoon said the suspects led them on a pursuit along Route 125 and onto Sutton Street, where it merged onto Route 495. The vehicle exited on Marston Street, where it crashed. Police said the suspects then fled into the woods. With assistance from the Lawrence Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, Methuen Police Department, and the FBI, the North Andover Police were able to take four suspects into custody. They said two remain at large. This is an ongoing investigation at this time.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Yahoo
3 teen boys charged in series of smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies in Peel region
Peel police have charged three teens in connection with three smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies that happened earlier this year. The robberies happened at shopping malls in Mississauga and Brampton between Jan. 19 and Feb. 4, 2025, Peel police said in a news release Thursday. Two occurred in Mississauga and one occurred in Brampton. In all three robberies, the suspects rushed into the jewelry store armed with hammers and pry bars, smashed glass displays and removed merchandise inside "with no regard for the safety of customers or employees," the news release says. The suspects then fled using a stolen car. Peel police said Thursday they've now arrested and charged a 16-year-old boy from Toronto, a 17-year-old boy from Nova Scotia, and a 16-year-boy from Kitchener in connection with these robberies. The 16-year-old from Kitchener is charged with three counts of robbery, while the 17-year-old from Nova Scotia is charged with two counts of robbery and the 16-year-old from Toronto is charged with one count of robbery, among other charges, the release says.
CBC
26-06-2025
- CBC
3 teen boys charged in series of smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies in Peel region
Peel police have charged three teens in connection with three smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies that happened earlier this year. The robberies happened at shopping malls in Mississauga and Brampton between Jan. 19 and Feb. 4, 2025, Peel police said in a news release Thursday. Two occurred in Mississauga and one occurred in Brampton. In all three robberies, the suspects rushed into the jewelry store armed with hammers and pry bars, smashed glass displays and removed merchandise inside "with no regard for the safety of customers or employees," the news release says. The suspects then fled using a stolen car. Peel police said Thursday they've now arrested and charged a 16-year-old boy from Toronto, a 17-year-old boy from Nova Scotia, and a 16-year-boy from Kitchener in connection with these robberies. The 16-year-old from Kitchener is charged with three counts of robbery, while the 17-year-old from Nova Scotia is charged with two counts of robbery and the 16-year-old from Toronto is charged with one count of robbery, among other charges, the release says.
CTV News
25-06-2025
- CTV News
5 people facing charges after smash-and-grab robberies at Billings Bridge, Place d'Orléans
Ottawa Police sign outside headquarters on Elgin St. in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa) Five people are facing charges in connection to two smash-and-grab jewelry store robberies in Ottawa on Tuesday, according to police. The Ottawa Police Service said at approximately 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, the suspects entered a jewelry store at Billings Bridge Shopping Centre on Riverside Drive, 'smashed the display cases and stole the contents.' 'They fled to an awaiting vehicle, which had been reported stolen,' police said in a media release. At 5:04 p.m., suspects entered a jewelry store at Place d'Orléans, 'smashed display cases, stolen contents and fled to a waiting vehicle,' police said. Place d'Orléans and Billings Bridge Shopping Centre are 19 km apart. The description of the vehicle and the suspects was broadcast to all frontline officers on patrol. Police said at approximately 6:10 p.m., a K9 officer spotted the suspect's vehicle on St. Joseph Boulevard and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. 'A short pursuit occurred, and a tire deflation device successfully deflated the fleeing vehicle's tires, lowering its speed tremendously,' police said. 'Officers used cruisers to bring the vehicle to a complete stop in the 1800 block of St. Joseph Blvd. Several cruisers were in the area and used tactical maneuvers to stop the vehicle. A member of the public received damage to their vehicle.' No one was hurt during the traffic stop. Police say two men and three male youths are facing multiple charges, including two counts of robbery, two counts of theft, two counts of possession of stolen property, and one count each of dangerous driving, flight from police and possessing a stolen vehicle. The Ottawa Police Service's Robbery Unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 5116. There have been 12 smash-and-grab robberies at Ottawa jewelry stores so far this year.
CTV News
13-06-2025
- CTV News
Video shows arrest of 2 suspects in Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery and 2 home invasions
York Regional Police have charged two men linked to a Richmond Hill jewelry store robbery and a Markham home invasion. Two suspects are still at large. Police in York Region have released a video showing the moment they arrested two suspects wanted in connection with a jewelry store robbery in Richmond Hill and home invasions in Markham and Hamilton. In the video taken from a police helicopter, two suspects are seen walking back to a car in a parking lot and, a short time later, unmarked cruisers arrive and block their way. Officers in tactical gear get out of the cruisers and surround the vehicle. With the officers' guns drawn, the suspect vehicle tries to reverse, but is unsuccessful. One officer is seen using a tool to smash the suspect vehicle's windows. Before the video ends, an officer pulls one occupant out of the vehicle. York Regional Police (YRP) said the two suspects were successfully taken into custody. Police identified one of them as 19-year-old Aaron Simms of Ajax. The other suspect is a 16-year-old boy and cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Aaron Simms Aaron Simms is facing more than a dozen charges in connection with a robbery and two home invasions. (York Regional Police) Investigators believe Simms, the 16-year-old boy and two other outstanding suspects were behind the smash-and-grab at a jewelry store at Hillcrest Mall on Monday. Three suspects entered the store and allegedly discharged an aerosol irritant at employees. Police said the suspects proceeded to smash display cases, fleeing with an unknown quantity of jewelry. The three suspects fled in a white sedan driven by a fourth suspect, police said. Investigators have since determined the suspects are linked to a Saturday home invasion in Markham and a similar one in Hamilton on Monday. Simms and the 16-year-old boy are both facing 13 charges, including three counts of robbery with an offensive weapon, three counts of disguise with intent and three counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The charges have not been tested in court. In addition, Simms has been charged with breach of probation, while the teen has been charged with failure to comply with a release order. 'At the time of this incident, Simms was on probation conditions related to previous, unrelated offences. The youth was on bail in connection with an unrelated incident,' police said. Meanwhile, officers continue to look for two other suspects. Police said they do not have descriptions at this time. Investigators said the suspects may be connected to additional robberies. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 6630 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
