Noxious substance sprayed during attempted robbery in Brampton

Published January 5, 2020 at 8:44 pm

A robbery incident is being investigated this afternoon.

A robbery incident is being investigated this afternoon.

Police were called shortly before 3:00 p.m. for an attempted robbery at a business in the area of Airport Road and Steeles Avenue.

A noxious substance was sprayed at the scene, police say.

Multiple employees have suffered injuries, the extent of which are currently unknown.

Police have not identified the sprayed substance at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.


UPDATE: Police allege the suspects stole a car and attempted to flee but ending up crashing a short distance away.

Officers pursued on foot and have taken three males into custody.

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