Police chased a group of suspects who allegedly robbed a store in Oshawa Monday evening, stealing more than $100,000 worth of jewelry, officers say.
Durham Regional Police said officers responded at around 7:30 p.m. to a robbery at Paris Jewellers located inside the Oshawa Centre.
Two suspects allegedly went into the store and began smashing display cases with hammers, while a third suspect demanded that an employee open the safe, police said.
The suspects reportedly stole more than $100,000 worth of jewelry. They then fled to a stolen vehicle that was waiting nearby with a fourth suspect, police said.
“Police located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, however, the stolen vehicle failed to stop and a brief pursuit was initiated,” police said.
“The suspect vehicle was abandoned a short distance later and all suspects fled on foot.”
Tactical and K-9 officers responded. All four suspects were then found and taken into custody, police said.
A 21-year-old Toronto man, a 16-year-old boy from Mississauga, a 14-year-old boy from Brampton, and a 17-year-old boy from Etobicoke have been charged.