Police say there are suspects outstanding in the investigation
Peel Regional Police have arrested two men after drugs and money were taken during a pharmacy robbery in Mississauga last week.
The heist occurred Sept. 22 at about 1:35 p.m. at a pharmacy in the Eglinton Ave. W. and McLaughlin Rd. area. Both men fled in a vehicle with the loot.
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Cops made two arrests shortly thereafter.
One of the accused allegedly committed a series of pharmacy robberies between January and September of this year.
A search warrant was executed at a Mississauga residence where cops say “offence-related property, including a BB gun and clothing, were located.”
Billal Ismail, 26, of Mississauga, is charged with three counts of robbery, four counts of robbery with firearm, seven counts of wear disguise while committing an indictable offence, four counts of use imitation firearm, and possession of property obtained by crime. Ismail was held for a bail hearing.
Abdullahi Ali, 22, of Mississauga, was charged with possession of stolen property and released on an undertaking.
Cops say there are suspects outstanding in the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3410 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
