In the evening of Monday, January 19th, 2015, two robberies were reported to the London Police Service that occurred in the same geographical area.
At approximately 6:15 p.m., a 20-year-old man was approached by two males while walking along the path that runs from the end of Victoria Street towards Huron Street. Both suspects were carrying a knife and demanded that the victim turn over his property. The victim was assaulted and several items were taken from him.
At approximately 7:00 p.m., a 25-year-old man was walking in the area of Adelaide Street north of Huron Street when he was approached by two males. At least one suspect was carrying a knife as they made a demand of his property. The victim was assaulted and nothing was taken from him.
The suspects are described as follows:
Suspect #1 – male, white or tanned complexion, 17-22 years old, 5’7â€-5’10†(170-178 cm), wearing all dark clothing.
Suspect #2 – male white, 15-17 years old, 5’5â€-5’7†(165-170 cm), wearing all dark clothing.
Citizens are encouraged to be vigilant while walking in dark areas by being aware of your surroundings and to report any suspicious activity.
The London Police Service continues to investigate these matters. Anyone with information in relation to these incidents is asked to call the London Police Service at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.londoncrimestoppers.com.