(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Five individuals have been taken into custody after robbery investigation in Middlesex Centre.
On January 11, 2026, at 7:46 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a business at 22949 Highbury Avenue North in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a robbery.
Five individuals were located at scene and were placed under arrest without incident.
As a result, Devangkumar PATEL, a 33-year-old, Yogeshkumar PATEL, a 45-year-old, Bhavinkumar PATEL, a 38-year-old, Mitulkumar PATEL, a 38-year-old and Ricky PATEL, a 29-year-old, all of Scarborough, have been charged under the Criminal Code with:
- Robbery with theft
- Mischief under $5,000
The accused have all been released from police custody and are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on February 26, 2026, to speak to the charges.
The Middlesex County Crime Unit is assisting with the investigation.
The Middlesex County OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the province at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
