Police search for suspects after string of GTA robberies

Officer issues warning, says weapons were used in some of the crimes

Toronto police have issued a public safety advisory after a string of about 15 robberies in the GTA overnight.

Police across three jurisdictions — Toronto, Halton and Peel — are all involved in the investigation, Toronto police Const. David Hopkinson said Thursday morning.

He said police believe those responsible to be “violent and dangerous,” as they indicated that they were carrying weapons.

“Officers are out searching for them now, it’s an ongoing active investigation,” Hopkinson said.

Peel police confirmed that five robberies took place in Mississauga between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 4 a.m. Thursday. One establishment was a gas station, and the others were all fast food restaurants, police confirmed.

The same three or four males were reportedly involved in each theft. While there were no indications of a weapon in the Mississauga robberies, Peel police say they did physically intimidate workers by pushing and slapping them. The injuries to the workers were minor.

Reports across other jurisdictions suggests the men were wearing masks and may have stolen a vehicle.

Police believe there may be more related cases that have not yet been confirmed.

Police have not yet released suspect descriptions.