Middle school student jumped by group of youths in Mississauga

A middle-school student in Mississauga received a scare last week when they were jumped by a large group of 16-year-olds.

Peel Regional Police say a student was leaving a middle school located in the area of Havenwood Dr. and Haven Glenn when they were approached by the group of eight.

The suspects in the group are estimated to be 15 and 16 years old, and were all wearing black clothing as well as black ski masks.

Police say one suspect brandished a large black knife and robbed the victim of their grey Nike sweater, similar to the one pictured. The victim was physically unharmed.

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Police say the group fled the scene heading south.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact youth crime investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 1233.