Two men have been charged in connection with seven gas station robberies that occurred within a 24-hour period in Brampton last week.
According to police, the following seven locations were struck between 12:15 a.m. and 11:20 p.m. on Monday:
• 9 Bovaird Dr.
• 354A Queen Str. W.
• 121 Kennedy Rd. N.
• 7995 Kennedy Rd. S.
• 7995 Dixie Rd.
• 27 McMurchy Ave. N.
• 200 Sandalwood Parkway
In each case, one man allegedly entered the kiosk, brandished an edged weapon, and made a demand for cash. The second man waited outside in a waiting vehicle, police said.
In one robbery, a 66-year-old gas station attendant sustained minor injuries.
Two suspects were arrested on July 18 in connection with the robberies.
Ronald Leisander, 26, of no fixed addressed, and 27-year-old Brampton resident Peter Campbell are each charged with seven counts of robbery.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 905-453-2121 ext. 3410 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).