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Six teenage boys face criminal charges connected to a series of violent robberies at multiple stores across the city Tuesday night.

The incidents being probed by police happened between 6 and 9:40 p.m. and involved a large group of male offenders.

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The first robbery took place at 78A 3800 Memorial Drive N.E., where according to police, the offenders stole an undisclosed amount of merchandise and assaulted staff members who intervened.

The second incident happened at a Costco, 75 East Hills Blvd S.E., where police believe the same group of offenders “swarmed an electronics display and stole multiple cellphones.” After they were confronted by staff and members of the public, a “large brawl ensued,” police added.

At the Best Buy located on 17 Ave S.W., loss prevention officers recognized some members of the group and called police.

Police say the group of offenders were then reported at Market Mall, where security called police after observing suspicious behaviour.