Region of Peel: Peel Police Central Robbery Bureau has arrested and charged a man in connection with an armed robbery at a LCBO in Mississauga.
On Wednesday, November 12, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a male suspect entered the LCBO and approached the cashier. The suspect brandished a knife, pointed it at the victim, and placed multiple bottles of liquor into a wheeled duffle bag before fleeing on foot with the stolen items. Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any physical injuries.
A short time later, thanks to an efficient and coordinated response by frontline officers from 11 Division, the suspect was located and arrested. At the time of arrest, the accused was found in possession of the stolen property.
The suspect has been identified as Ajitpal Gill, a 25-year-old man of no fixed address. He has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
Robbery
Wearing a Disguise with Intent
Breach of Undertaking
Breach of Probation
Theft Under $5,000
Mr. Gill was held for a bail hearing and appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact investigators in the Central Robbery Bureau at 905-453-2121, extension 3502.