***UPDATED RELEASE*** March 7, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has arrested a fourth suspect in relation to this robbery.

On March 4, 2024, officers arrested a 17-year-old male of Toronto in Toronto.

He has been charged with the following:

  • Robbery with a Firearm
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  •  Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

Police are not seeking any additional suspects related to this robbery.

Media Inquiries:

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

 

***UPDATED RELEASE***  February 16, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has charged three males after a pharmacy robbery in Milton.

On February 15, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm there was an armed robbery of Bonafide Compounding Pharmacy, located in the area of Britannia Road and Leger Way in Milton.

Three suspects entered the pharmacy and demanded narcotics. Due to the use of a time delayed safe, the suspects grabbed the cash till and fled the scene without narcotics in a stolen white Honda CRV driven by a fourth suspect.

The stolen vehicle was driven in a dangerous manner throughout Milton and shortly after the robbery, police located the suspect vehicle. There was a collision between a police vehicle and suspect vehicle in the area of Thompson Road and Main Street East.

After the collision, all four suspects fled on foot. Police on scene pursued the suspects on foot and three were arrested.

Police located a replica handgun in the stolen vehicle (see attached photo).

The three males have now been charged.

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

  • Robbery with a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • Obstruct Police
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Point Firearm

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

  • Robbery with a Firearm
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
  • Dangerous Drive
  • Obstruct Police
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order

An 18-year-old of Scarborough has been charged with the following:

  • Robbery with a Firearm
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Possession of a weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of Property Obtain by Crime
  • Obstruct Police

All accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing in Milton.

One the accused was already subject to conditions, including house arrest, arising out of previous charges at the time of their arrest on these charges. 

One suspect remains outstanding and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

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

 

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***ORGINAL RELEASE*** February 15, 2024

The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made three arrests and one suspect is outstanding after a pharmacy robbery in Milton.

On February 15, 2024, at approximately 12:30 pm there was an armed robbery of Bonafide Compounding Pharmacy, located in the area of Britannia Road and Leger Way in Milton. Three suspects entered the pharmacy and stole cash before fleeing the scene in a stolen white Honda CRV driven by a fourth suspect.

Shortly after the robbery, police located the suspect vehicle and there was a collision between a police vehicle and suspect vehicle in the area of Thompson Road and Main Street East. After the collision, all four suspects fled on foot.

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

Multiple schools in the area were placed in a hold and secure while police searched for the suspects. The search area also included the FirstOntario Arts Centre on Main Street in Milton.

Three suspects were located and arrested by police and a handgun has been recovered by police.

At approximately 2:30 pm, the hold and secure orders were lifted by police.

One suspect is outstanding and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2416.

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