(NEW TECUMSETH, ON) – As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged three individuals following an armed robbery in Alliston.
On May 16, 2025, shortly after 5:00 p.m., the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a retail establishment on Young Street in the Town of New Tecumseth, advising that they had just been robbed by five individuals brandishing a firearm. No injuries were sustained as a result of the incident. The suspects fled prior to officers’ arrival.
Officers arrived and were provided descriptions of the individuals as well as the vehicle they were using. Electronics were taken valued at nearly $30,000 and an employee Louis Vuitton purse.
A short time later, officers located a vehicle matching the description and were able to safely bring it to a stop in Toronto. Three of the five suspects were placed under arrest and turned over to the Nottawasaga OPP. Two replica firearms were also seized.
Jahshai COOPER, 18, of Brampton, was charged with:
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Robbery with Weapon
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Disguise with Intent
- Flight from peace officer
- Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
The second accused, a 15-year-old of Brampton, was charged with:
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
- Robbery with Weapon
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Flight from peace officer
- Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
- Failure to comply with undertaking
The third accused, a 17-year-old of Mississauga, charged with:
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
- Robbery with Weapon
- Mischief – destroys or damages property
- Flight from peace officer
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
All three accused are being held for Bail. Due to the age of two accused parties, their names will not be released as per the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Two suspects remain outstanding in this ongoing investigation. We ask that anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dashcam video or any sort of surveillance video, to please contact the Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information that may assist in this investigation but wish to remain anonymous, you may submit your tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca. Report # (E250619268)
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