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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, Ja nu ar y 11 ,2 01 8 | 10 Several more charges have been laid against four young offenders in connection with three recent convenience store robber- ies in Georgetown and other thefts around the Greater Toronto Area. The four youths, between 14 and 16 years of age, were arrested in Georgetown on Dec. 30 following a robbery of the Circle K conve- nience on Mountainview Road South near Guelph Street - the second time that store had been held up in a little more than a month. The suspects brandished a firearm, tied up the clerk and stole a quantity of cigarettes, cash and candy before fleeing in a stolen ve- hicle. At around 10:40 p.m. that evening, Hal- ton Regional Police officers located the sto- len vehicle outside the Subway restaurant at 374 Guelph St. and arrested three suspects. Another youth was able to flee, but was ar- rested a short time later with the assistance of police service dog Bravo from the canine unit. A loaded 9 mm handgun was among a number of items seized by police. Since the initial arrest, investigators have lined the four suspects to two other robberies in Hal- ton Hills, which occurred on Dec. 22 at the Quik-Pik Variety at 221 Miller Dr. in George- town South and on Dec. 28 at the Quik-Pik store located at 160 Guelph St. Halton police have also liaised with other GTA law enforcement agencies and connect- ed the suspects to a similar robbery in Dur- ham Region on Dec. 24 and two other thefts in Peel Region on Dec. 25 and 28. "Throughout this investigation, in addi- tion to the loaded firearm, investigators have recovered four stolen vehicles, numerous knives, electronics, and other merchandise from the affected convenience stores," said Halton police Det. Sgt. Dave Costantini. "The relatively young age of the involved perpetrators and the violent nature of these offences is of particular concern and all youths have been remanded into custody. The Halton Regional Police Service is con- tinuing its investigation into these robberies and would like to thank the members of the community for their assistance." The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Paul Harrower of the 1 District Criminal In- vestigations Unit at 905-8787-5511 ext. 2491. Tips can be forwarded to Crime Stoppers "See Something, Hear Something, Say Some- thing" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) through the web at www.crimestoppers.ca or by texting "Tip201" with your message to 274637 (CRIMES). The suspects have been charged with 56 criminal offences including: . Robbery with a firearm . Wearing a disguise with intent to commit a criminal offence . Defacing the serial number of a firearm . Forcible confinement . Assault causing bodily harm . Breach of probation . Breach of recognizance POLICE AND FIRE Four young offenders face 56 charges Happy 2018! We set the standard for quality eye care and we focus on your health and wellness. Cell: 416-989-7809 Dave LoDuca • Ceramic & Porcelain Tile Installation • Bathroom Renovations • Kitchen Backsplashes • Heated Floors C C T I L EE RAM I Favourite Contractor 6 years in a row! Enriching the lives of Children Since 1985. www.georgetowndaycare.ca LOCATIONS 479 Guelph St., Norval 905-877-4376 • 483 Guelph St., Norval 905-877-4375 Ages 2-5 yrs. Call for space. Nursery School Program Transportation To/From Local Schools A loving and calm environment for newborns to 18 months. Infant Care • Beautiful parkland setting at the Lucy Maud Montgomery Park • Nutritious Lunches & Snacks made on site Full time Daycare www.guelphstreetanimalhospital.com 184 Guelph Street, Georgetown ON. L7G 4A7 • gsahvets@gmail.com Open 7 days a week! Guelph Street Animal Hospital 8 3 8 7 905-702-VETS • Exam+ DHPP + Rabie s - $69 • Exam+ FVRCP + Rabie s -$69 OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT Monday - Friday Monday - Friday: 8am-Midnight Sat - Sun: 10am-5pmHours Spays / Neuters Vaccinations Medicine Surgery / Orthopedics Digital X-Ray House Call Service Dental Surgery / Cleaning Emergencies Prescription Food In-house Lab Behavioural Counseling UPCOMING TOPICS Lucy Maud Montgomery and the 100th Anniversary of WW1 Wed. Feb 21st Watch for March and April lecture topics. For more information and to register visit: www.hhpl.on.ca Obesity in adults and children is a global epidemic problem. The Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) is one of the largest active studies testing a prevention program in families with young children. The goal is to develop the long term evidence that a home-based approach is feasible and effective for the prevention of childhood obesity. Preliminary findings and observations from the GFHS will be shared in this presentation.Family Health Study Dr. David Ma Wednesday, January 17th 7:30pm John Elliott Theatre FREE DISCOVER NEW IDEAS. CHALLENGE YOUR OPINIONS. EXPLORE CURRENT EVENTS.