Three arrested, two still at-large following armed robbery in Alliston
Posted May 17, 2025
Nottawasaga OPP, with the help of Toronto Police, arrrested three of five suspects who robbed the Bell Store in Alliston yesterday afternoon (May 16).
Police were called to the Alliston Mills Plaza location on Young Street at approximately 5 pm, advising they had just been robbed by five individuals brandishing a firearm. The suspects fled prior to officers' arrival. No injuries were reported.
"Officers arrived and were provided descriptions of the individuals as well as the vehicle they were using. Electronics were taken valued at nearly $30,000 and an employee Louis Vuitton purse," according to OPP. "A short time later, officers located a vehicle matching the description and were able to safely bring it to a stop in Toronto. Three of the five suspects were placed under arrest and turned over to the Nottawasaga OPP. Two replica firearms were also seized.
Jahshai COOPER, 18, of Brampton, was charged with:
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Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
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Robbery with Weapon
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Mischief - destroys or damages property
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Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
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Disguise with Intent
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Flight from peace officer
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Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
The second accused, a 15-year-old of Brampton, was charged with:
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Disguise with Intent
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Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
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Robbery with Weapon
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Mischief - destroys or damages property
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Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
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Flight from peace officer
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Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
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Failure to comply with undertaking
The third accused, a 17-year-old of Mississauga, charged with:
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Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 - in Canada
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Robbery with Weapon
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Mischief - destroys or damages property
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Flight from peace officer
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Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
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Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
All three accused are being held for Bail.
Two suspects remain outstanding in this ongoing investigation.
