Toronto Police have arrested three 17-year-olds for a series of bank robberies this summer in which the bandits “stormed the bank, ordered customers to the ground and took physical control of some of the victims” .Between Saturday, June 1, 2013 and Monday, July 8, 2013 the five “take-over” bank robberies terrified customers and staff. The robberies were in Mississauga and Scarborough. It appears that the police were able to break the case because of a tip from the underworld. The Canadian Bankers Association announced a $50,000 reward for information into these investigations. Because of their age, the names of the three cannot be published.The robberies occurred during busy periods and became increasingly violent as tellers were pushed, put in choke holds and head locks and pistol whipped. Police say information from the public helped the holdup squad further the investigation, leading to the arrests of the three teens. Three teens nabbed in five violent bank robberies
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Toronto Police have arrested three 17-year-olds for a series of bank robberies this summer in which the bandits “stormed the bank, ordered customers to the ground and took physical control of some of the victims” .Between Saturday, June 1, 2013 and Monday, July 8, 2013 the five “take-over” bank robberies terrified customers and staff. The robberies were in Mississauga and Scarborough. It appears that the police were able to break the case because of a tip from the underworld. The Canadian Bankers Association announced a $50,000 reward for information into these investigations. Because of their age, the names of the three cannot be published.The robberies occurred during busy periods and became increasingly violent as tellers were pushed, put in choke holds and head locks and pistol whipped. Police say information from the public helped the holdup squad further the investigation, leading to the arrests of the three teens. 