Peel police said five youths are under arrest and are facing charges in connection to what they’re calling a robbery spree in the GTA.

Peel police media relations officer Const. Danny Marttini said five people under the age of 18 were arrested shortly after midnight on Saturday, Sept. 1, following a collision with a police vehicle at the intersection of Williams Parkway and Centre Street North in Brampton. Police couldn’t say if there were any injuries stemming from the collision.

Police have confirmed the arrests were made in connection with a series of robberies that happened across the GTA Wednesday (Aug. 29) night into Thursday (Aug. 30) morning. Fifteen businesses in Halton, Peel and Toronto, including gas stations, convenience stores, pizza shops and fast food restaurants, were targeted in the spree.

Five of the 15 reported robberies that night were in Mississauga.

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The SIU is on scene. However, as of 11:20 a.m. there was no word if the police watchdog would be invoking its mandate.

“Closure continues, expect delays. 5 young persons were arrested in relation to robberies,” police wrote in a tweet just after 10 a.m.

They added the intersection will likely remain closed for some time.

There is no further information about the youth or possible charges at this time beyond police saying they’re young offenders facing a long list of charges. Their identities cannot be released under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

None of the allegations has been proven in court. Further updates to come.

** Editor's Note: This story was updated on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12:23 a.m. to include additional information about the alleged robbery spree connected to the arrests.