TIMMINS - A suspect who brandished a knife and demanded cigarettes in an early-morning robbery is connected to two other incidents, says police.
Timmins Police says the robbery happened on March 14 just before 3 a.m. in the 500 block of Algonquin Boulevard East, which is in the area of the Shell and Esso stations.
The suspect left the scene before cops arrived, but the person who called the police described the suspect and what direction he went. Officers found him in a nearby parking lot.
"The safety of our community remains our top priority, the complainant’s quick thinking in reporting the incident, combined with the prompt response of our officers in this case led to the successful apprehension of a suspect linked to multiple robberies, preventing further harm. We encourage the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help keep our community safe," said Chief Sydney Lecky in a news release.
An 18-year-old man from Timmins is charged with:
- 3 counts of robbery with a weapon
- Theft under $5,000 - shoplifting
- 4 counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- 3 counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a schedule I substance - opioid
- Failing to comply with an undertaking
The accused has a bail hearing today.
None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
