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Police arrest six people in connection to failed Rogers store robbery in Burlington
Halton police have arrested six people and are searching for one more after a failed robbery at a Rogers store located at 3455 Fairview Street in Burlington.
Police say the group entered the store around 5:40 p.m. April 23 and began threatening staff – demanding they open the safe and hand over any cash inside.
Officers arrived at the scene before anything could be stolen, causing the group to speed off in a silver Honda CRV.
It was later confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in Toronto.
Police pursued the robbers by car and eventually on foot once they had abandoned the stolen vehicle.
Six people were arrested – including a 16-year-old who broke into a nearby house while attempting to escape.
The following people have been arrested and are facing charges :
- Pio Kahsa, 22, of Guelph
- Abel Gide, 28, of Guelph
- Kelly Manzi, 21, of Guelph
- Gonde Kebebe, 20, of Guelph
- A 16-year-old, of Brampton
- A 17-year-old, of Etobicoke
Police are still searching for one additional person believed to be involved. He is described as a white male who was last seen wearing white gloves, black jeans and a black surgical mask.
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
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