Halton police apprehended three of four suspects in connection with a rash of street robberies in Milton.

The muggings allegedly occurred Thursday in busy commercial and public parking lots, including the Real Canadian Superstore, Rexall Pharmacy plaza at Scott Boulevard and Derry Road, and the First Ontario Arts Centre Milton Centre on Main Street, east of Thompson Road. Six incidents were reported to police over the course of a few hours starting at 4:30 p.m.

The victims included teens and young adults who were allegedly robbed of their cellphones, money, watches and backpacks. A father and his two sons also fell victims to the bandits, said Staff Sergeant Paul Davies of the Halton Regional Police Service's 12 Division.

An increased number of officers are on hand, with day shift staff staying on to assist officers on the afternoon shift with the investigation, said Davies.