TORONTO – Police say four Toronto boys – including a 14-year-old alleged to be the driver of a getaway car – are facing more than 30 charges in two armed robberies.
Investigators say both robberies occurred at convenience stores in east Toronto on Nov. 29.
In the first incident, police allege two masked teens entered the store armed with a shotgun, made a demand for money and fled in a stolen car driven by the 14-year-old. Police say a similar robbery occurred an hour later.
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Toronto police say two teens were arrested following a brief pursuit on Nov. 30 after officers spotted the stolen car.
Two more teens were arrested the following day and police say officers recovered three rifles that were stolen during a residential break-and-enter on Nov. 28.
The 14-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old each face numerous counts, including robbery with a firearm and disguise with intent, while another 16-year-old faces four charges, including three firearms counts.
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