Montreal police announced the arrest of eight male teenagers, ages ranging from 14 to 18, on September 7, 2026. The arrests followed a coordinated operation that began with a police pursuit in Longueuil and concluded in Montreal after the suspects were linked to an armed assault and a hit-and-run involving a stolen vehicle.
According to authorities, the group had taken a car without permission and used it to carry out an armed robbery. After the robbery, the driver continued to operate the stolen vehicle, striking a pedestrian or another vehicle in a hit-and-run incident. The exact nature of the assault and the injuries involved were not disclosed, but the combination of violent actions prompted an immediate police response.
Longueuil police units first engaged the suspects as they fled the scene in the stolen car. The pursuit crossed municipal boundaries, prompting assistance from Montreal police. Officers from both jurisdictions tracked the vehicle through city streets, eventually bringing the chase to a halt in Montreal where the teens were taken into custody. All eight individuals were detained without further reported incidents during the arrest.
The operation underscores the collaborative efforts of Longueuil and Montreal police forces when dealing with cross‑city criminal activity involving minors. The suspects now face charges related to the armed assault, the hit-and-run, and the theft of the vehicle. Police have not released further details regarding court proceedings or potential sentencing, noting that investigations are ongoing.