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Man, 19, faces 44 charges in string of bank, car and retail robberies

Several police vehicles were damaged during a police pursuit on Nov. 23, 2016. Police allege a 19-year-old is responsible for a string of robberies across Ontario over more than two weeks. Max Trotta / Global News

Toronto police say a 19-year-old is facing 44 charges in connection with numerous robberies across Ontario.

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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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