Lav Chopra of Brampton arrested after 8 robberies in Brampton, Toronto and Vaughan

PEEL Regional Police’s investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau with assistance from 21 Division Uniform Patrol have arrested Lav Chopra, 21, of Brampton for numerous robberies.

Investigation revealed that the male was responsible for robberies of five banks, two financial services company, and one commercial business during the period of March 23 – April 5. The robberies took place in the cities of Brampton (4), Toronto (3), and Vaughan (1).

On April 6, Chopra was arrested and charged with eight counts of robbery and eight counts of disguise with intent.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators with the Central Robbery Bureau at (905) 453-2121 ext. 3410. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.