Police arrest three teens in relation to string of robberies

Posted Jan 27, 2016 07:39:29 AM.

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HALIFAX – Regional police have arrested three people in connection with a string of robberies near the Halifax Commons that prompted a public warning to be issued.

In early November, police reported seven personal robberies, usually involving violence in the area north of the Commons from Nov. 7 to Nov. 29.

Police said on Tuesday, investigators arrested three teen boys and a teen girl in connection with the incidents, with ages ranging from 15 to 18.

All of the arrests were made without incident, according to police, who said charges are pending but the investigation remains ongoing.

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