Four teenagers and one young adult have been charged following what police say was a planned robbery.
Regional police responded Saturday evening to reports of trouble near Acorn Way and Bowie Drive in Cambridge.
After looking into it, officers found that the suspects had attacked a victim, used bear spray on them, and then took the victim’s belongings before running off, according to the statement.
The officers caught four of the suspects on Glamis Road close to Macatee Place. Another suspect tried to escape by jumping a fence but was caught after a brief chase on foot.
The victim only suffered minor injuries.
The four youths from Cambridge, aged 14, 14, 15, and 16, face multiple charges including:
- Administer noxious thing with intent to aggrieve or annoy;
- Carrying concealed weapon;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Robbery;
- Disguise with intent;
- Possession counterfeit money; and
- Unauthorized possession of a weapon.
An 18-year-old man from Brantford was also arrested and charged with:
- Robbery;
- Assault with a weapon;
- Carrying concealed weapon; and
- Disguise with intent.
The investigation is still active. If you know anything about this case, please call the police at 519-570-9777 extension 4496. You can also send tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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