This article written in french by Benoit Leblanc was automatically translated using AI
On Tuesday, October 21, the Laval Police Service (SPL) arrested two underage suspects in connection with a home invasion that took place in Sainte-Rose the previous week.
Investigators from the Crimes Against the Person Unit carried out these arrests, which follow the apprehension of a third underage suspect who had been arrested at the scene during the incident.
Recap of Events
On Monday, October 13, at 2:33 a.m., the 911 Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting a home invasion.
The residents reported hearing the sound of breaking glass and male voices coming from inside their home.
When SPL patrol officers arrived on the scene, they caught several suspects in the act.
The suspects immediately fled on foot, but a large-scale police operation was quickly launched to locate them.
A wide security perimeter was established by officers from the Patrol Division with support from the K9 Unit.
“Thanks to this rapid mobilization, an accomplice of the suspects, who was inside the getaway vehicle, was intercepted and taken into custody,” the SPL said in a press release.
Fortunately, no residents were injured during the incident. Later that same day, SPL forensic specialists and investigators processed the crime scene.
Court Appearance and Information
The first suspect arrested at the scene is 17 years old.
He faces charges of breaking and entering.
He was initially held in custody for a court appearance, then released under strict conditions, including a 24-hour curfew.
As for the two other suspects arrested in this case, aged 16 and 17, they face charges of breaking and entering and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Both minors remain in custody and are expected to appear before the Youth Division of the Court of Québec in the coming days.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact the Laval Police confidential tip line at 450-662-INFO (4636) or dial 911, mentioning file number LVL-251013-009. (B.L.)
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