Mississauga woman, 18, met men online before robbing them: police

A Peel Regional Police officer. Photo: PEEL REGIONAL POLICE.

By News Staff

Posted March 13, 2023 5:32 am.

An 18-year-old woman from Mississauga has been charged with multiple armed robberies after police say she targeted victims on dating sites.

Peel police say she met up with men in the Malton area before producing a knife and using it to rob the unsuspecting victims of their money.

Jasmine Oung is charged with two counts of robbery and is awaiting a bail hearing.

Investigators believe there are more victims.

They are asking anyone with information in this case to contact them.

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