Montreal police said they have taken five minors, including a 14‑year‑old, into custody following two separate incidents on Oct. 8, 2026. One incident involved a robbery at a jewelry store, while the other stemmed from a police pursuit that ended when a vehicle driven by a minor crashed into a convenience store in the Saint‑Henri neighbourhood.
The police confirmed that the arrests were made after the robbery and after the chase concluded with the crash at the convenience store. The detained individuals are being investigated for their roles in the respective events.
These arrests are part of the police investigation into both the jewelry store robbery and the vehicle crash that followed a police chase.