(PAISLEY, ON) – On November 5, 2014 at 3:08 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery at a home in the 400 block of Goldie Street in Paisley. Officers arrived to find that a lone male had entered the home and brandished a knife during the robbery.
The accused, 20 year old Matthew NOWAK of Arran-Eldeslie Township has been charged with 2 counts of break and enter, robbery with a weapon, possess dangerous weapon, disguise with intent, 2 counts of breach recognizance and breach probation. He has been held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for November 6, 2014 at 2 pm.
Officers learned that the accused was wearing a mask at the time of the robbery.
This is an isolated incident. There is no threat to public safety.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.