Armed Robbery – Name Released

(INGERSOLL, ON) – The Oxford Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in the Town of Ingersoll and are seeking the public’s assistance.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of the Oxford OPP were dispatched to an address on Thames Street South in the Town of Ingersoll for a report of a robbery.

It was determined an unknown individual entered the property with what appeared to be a firearm and left with an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. The individual was observed to be exiting the area in a red mid-2000’s Volkswagen Beetle.

On April 10, 2025, Nicholas Scott, 31-years-old, of Ingersoll, has been arrested and charged with: 

·      Armed Robbery

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Disguise with intent

·      Take motor vehicle without consent

The accused was held for a bail hearing. The accused has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on April 29, 2025.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance if any suspicious activity was observed around the time of the incident, or if members of the public have any CCTV or dashcam footage, around Thames Street South and St. Andrews Street, in the Town of Ingersoll.

If you have any information to provide, please refer to incident number E250428467.

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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