Four teenage boys have been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of two retail stores, including a 14-year-old who allegedly served as the crew’s getaway driver.

Both stores were robbed by two teens in masks, with one carrying a shotgun to threaten store clerks.

Their first robbery took place at a variety store on Nov. 29 in the Dawes Rd. and Danforth Ave. area just before 6 p.m. Police say a demand for money was made, but did not specify if the teenagers made off with anything.

The second holdup was an hour later in the Lawrence Ave. E. and Scarborough Golf Club Rd. area, and police say the two thieves left with a “quantity of money.”

The youngest member of the team drove the car, which was stolen, both times.

The day after the holdups, officers from 41 Division spotted the stolen car and gave chase when the driver refused to pull over. After a short pursuit, two occupants in the vehicle were arrested.

An investigation was launched, and on Dec. 1, two more boys were arrested. Police also located three rifles that had been stolen in a residential break-in on Nov. 28.

A 14-year-old, 17-year-old and two 16-year-olds are facing multiple charges.

One of the 16-year-olds is charged regarding only the possession of stolen firearms.

The other three are facing counts of robbery with a firearm, disguising with intent, unauthorized possession of a firearm, use of a firearm in the commission of an indictable offence, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, among other related charges.