(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment is investigating a robbery at a Norwich Road, Brant County, Ontario address.
On Friday, March 18, 2014 between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., an unknown male and female attended the Norwich Road address after responding to an ad that the home owner had placed on the internet for Pomeranian puppies for sale.
Investigation determined that the two suspects were let into the residence to view the puppies. A short time later, suspects brandished an edged weapon and then physically assaulted the home owner, causing minor injuries.
Suspects then removed a male and female Pomeranian puppy(s), both described as 8 to 10 weeks old and cream in colour. The suspects fled from the residence to a vehicle parked on the roadway.
The male suspect is described as having olive or light brown skin colour, 20 to 30 years of age, 5’4 to 5’6, stocky build, round face, dark brown hair, brown eyes and was wearing dark clothing.
The female suspect is described as white, approximately 5’4, slim build, long blond hair in a ponytail, slim face and was wearing a yellow top, dark pants and dark shoe-boots.
The vehicle is described as an older, small white vehicle.
The Brant County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when allowing strangers into your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 -1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
The investigation is continuing.