The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made six arrests, and is seeking an additional suspect after the attempted robbery of a Rogers store in Burlington.

On Wednesday April 23, 2025, at approximately 5:40 pm, a group of male suspects entered the Rogers store located at 3455 Fairview Street in Burlington and threatened staff, making demands for them to open the safe.

An alert citizen noted the robbery and contacted police immediately. Officers were able to get to the scene quickly, forcing the suspects to flee before the time-delayed safe could be opened. Nothing was stolen from the store.

The suspects fled in a silver Honda CRV, which was reported stolen out of Toronto.

The Honda CRV was briefly pursued by HRPS officers before being abandoned by the suspects in a parking lot near Central Arena on New Street in Burlington. The suspects then fled on foot. Police were again contacted by an alert resident who gave police additional information on the location of the suspect’s vehicle.

After a series of foot pursuits, police arrested three suspects, including one male who broke into a nearby home  when  attempting to evade police.

Officers then observed a suspect being picked up by a separate vehicle near the scene at Central Arena and stopped it as it attempted to leave the area, leading to an additional three arrests. 

Fortunately, and despite the reckless behaviour of the suspects, no residents, suspects or officers were injured during the entire occurrence.

“For two days in a row, the city of Burlington has experienced bold and dangerous robberies that put our community at serious risk. I want to commend our officers for their quick, professional action in bringing these incidents under control, and express our deep gratitude to the residents who stepped up with vital information,” said 3 District Superintendent, Dave Costantini. “Thanks to this collaboration between police and the public, we were able to make swift arrests. These crimes were reckless and could have ended far worse—this outcome is a testament to both excellent policing and a vigilant, engaged community.”

The following charges have been laid by police.

Pio Kahsa (22) of Guelph has been charged with:

  • Robbery
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5k
  • Possession of Automobile Master Key

Abel Gide (28) of Guelph has been charged with:

  • Robbery

Kelly Manzi (21) of Guelph has been charged with:

  • Robbery

Gonde Kebede (20) of Guelph has been charged with

  • Robbery

A 16-year-old of Brampton has been charged with the following:

  • Robbery
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5k
  • Possession of Automobile Master Key
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Break and Enter

A 17-year-old of Etobicoke has been charged with the following:

  • Robbery
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5k
  • Possession of Automobile Master Key

All accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The outstanding suspect is a white male who was seen wearing a black hooded sweater, white gloves and black jeans. He was also wearing a black surgical mask and carrying a Milwaukee tool bag.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

Media Inquiries:

Halton Regional Police Service
Media Relations
Phone: 905-825-4899
Email: corpcomm@haltonpolice.ca