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Ten people allegedly involved in a West Island jewelry store heist were arrested early Thursday morning in possession of $3 million in stolen goods, Montreal police said.
The robbery occurred between Wednesday night and early Thursday at a mall.
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The alleged culprits — eight men and two women, ages 19 to 38 — were arrested at 1 a.m. Thursday in Pointe-Claire, soon after the robbery.
At the time of the simultaneous arrests, the group had a safe belonging to the targeted business, as well as jewelry and other items. The total value was about $3 million, police said.
Police said they found burglary tools in the suspects’ vehicles.
The 10 people face multiple charges, including breaking and entering, theft, conspiracy and possession of burglary tools. They remain in custody.
Police said evidence indicates the 10 people are linked to South American theft groups. Operating in several countries, members of this criminal network travel to carry out organized theft activities.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call 911, visit their local police station or communicate anonymously with Info-Crime Montréal at 514 393-1133 or via the reporting form available on the infocrimemontreal.ca website
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