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An armed and violent robbery spree where teens from Toronto and Brampton allegedly used stolen vehicles as getaway cars has been halted by Halton Regional Police.

The four boys — who can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act — are 14 to 16 years of age. They are facing 56 criminal charges so far, including robbery with a firearm, forcible confinement, assault, and wearing a disguise to commit a criminal offence.

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On the evening of Dec. 30, police responded to a convenience store robbery in Halton Hills where four robbers brandished a firearm, bound the clerk and stole a quantity of cash, cigarettes and candy.

Police located the stolen vehicle at a nearby fast-food restaurant and made three arrests. The fourth suspect was tracked down by a police dog named Bravo.

Upon arrest, police seized a number of items including a loaded 9-mm handgun.

Since the arrest, police have linked the four teens with five similar robberies since Dec. 22 — two in Halton, two in Peel Region and one in Durham Region.

“Throughout this investigation, in addition to the loaded firearm, investigators have recovered four stolen vehicles, numerous knives, electronics and other merchandise from the affected convenience stores,” Det. Sgt. Dave Costantini said.

“The relatively young age of the involved perpetrators and the violent nature of these offences is of particular concern and all (four) youths have been remanded into custody.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-825-4747, ext. 2491.