Mall Heroes Thwart Smash-and-Grab Robbers

0:00Chaos erupted at Oshawa Center Mall Sunday when a crew hit a jewelry store in a smashing grab. Around 3.45 pm, on March 29, four mass guys busted display cases while a fifth waited in a getaway car. Bystanders jumped in, tackling suspects right there, and police nabbed all five after a short foot chase. The robbers unleashed bear spray inside the store, which spread irritants through the mall area. Bear crews rushed in to ventilate the building, treating folks for minor exposure injuries on the spot. Videos blew a bon line, capturing shoppers pinning down two suspects as cops storm the scene. That public pushback turned the tide quick. Their escape hit a snag with a minor car crash outside, so they ditched the vehicle and bolted on foot. Offices rounded them up fast, no major harm beyond the spray chaos. Mall stayed open after cleanup, but Durham police are still digging through footage and witness tips. Community heroes made all the difference in shutting this down cold.

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