Three individuals have been arrested and charged with multiple firearm offenses after police recovered a gun and a stolen vehicle at the Square One shopping center in Mississauga last week.
Three individuals have been arrested and charged with multiple firearm offenses after police recovered a gun and a stolen vehicle at the Square One shopping center in Mississauga last week.
On Thursday (July 25), Peel Regional Police officers were in the vicinity of 100 City Centre Dr. when they approached a vehicle with three occupants. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen, leading to the arrest of the three individuals. Police subsequently discovered a firearm and a replica gun inside the vehicle.
A 16-year-old from Mississauga, who was previously released on bail for involvement in a violent robbery on July 7, has been charged with several offenses, including possession of property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Another 16-year-old male, also from Mississauga, faces similar charges, including possession of property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
Mohammed Sanaullah, an 18-year-old from Toronto, has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and being an occupant of a motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm present.
Peel police have not released any further information about the two young offenders, as their identities are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), which prohibits the disclosure of young people’s names.
All three suspects were held for a bail hearing and appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the 11 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 1133. Information can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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