Toronto police say a 19-year-old is facing 44 charges in connection with numerous robberies across Ontario.
They say the string of robberies began on Nov. 6 and continued across the province until Nov. 22.
They allege the man was involved in seven financial robberies, two retail robberies and several car and gas thefts in different jurisdictions.
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Investigators allege the man stole nine vehicles in Toronto, Vaughan, Bolton, Caledon, and Collingwood, where he was chased by police.
They say he was also allegedly involved in hit-and-run accidents.
Police say they charged Joseph Ross, 19, of Mississauga after a pursuit by Toronto police on Wednesday.
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