Halton Regional Police have arrested three people and are searching for a fourth suspect following a pharmacy robbery in Milton earlier today (Feb. 15).
Police say at around 12:30 p.m. there was a robbery of Bonafide Compounding Pharmacy, in the area of Britannia Road and Leger Way.
According to police, three suspects entered the pharmacy and stole cash before fleeing in a stolen white Honda CRV driven by a fourth suspect.
Shortly after the robbery, police say they located the vehicle, and there was a collision between a police car and the suspects' vehicle in the area of Thompson Road and Main Street East.
After the crash, all four suspects fled on foot, police said.
There were no injuries as a result of the collision.
Multiple schools in the area were placed in a hold and secure while police searched for the suspects.
The search area also included the FirstOntario Arts Centre on Main Street in Milton.
Three suspects were located and arrested, and a handgun has been recovered by police.
At approximately 2:30 p.m., the hold and secure orders were lifted.
One suspect is outstanding and anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777, ext. 2416.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
