Three Young Teens Held In Million Dollar Strip Mall Fire
Posted May 16, 2008 12:00 pm.
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Peel Police have now revealed what started a huge fire that engulfed several stores at a Brampton strip mall Thursday night – arson. And they believe they’ve caught the culprits: three kids who are just 13, 14 and 15 years old.
The blaze broke out at the Brampton Mall, located at 160 Main St. South, just after the dinner hour and quickly spread. Everyone got out okay, but they’ll all be out for a while – the fire caused at least a million dollars in damage.
Cops allege the young teens broke into one of the businesses, set the fire, and ran. They were caught about two hours later and now face break and enter and arson charges. All three have been returned to the custody of their parents and will be in court in June. Under the law, their names can’t be released.
The Shoppers Drug Mart, The Movie Experts and Brampton Home Furnishing received the most extensive damage but the mall remains without electricity and will stay closed throughout the long weekend while experts determine whether the burned buildings are structurally sound.
