By: Shazia Nazir, Local Journalism Initiative
Five people have been arrested after breaking into business at Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills on Friday. The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) responded to an alarm at the Gucci store located in the Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills.
Officers arrived on the scene and located the suspects in a vehicle in the plaza parking lot. Five suspects smashed the front window to gain access to the store. When officers approached the vehicle, all five occupants exited and fled on foot. With assistance from the K9 Unit, Tactical Rescue Unit, and 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau, uniform officers were able to arrest all of the suspects in the plaza area.
The five suspects were arrested, and charged with Break & Enter, and released on an undertaking. As per the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the five arrested parties will not be identified.
HRPS is asking anyone with information regarding the break-in to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at: 905-825-4777, ext 2416. Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by phone at: 1-899-222-8477 or through their website.