Robbery Suspects Sought

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police Crime Unit is currently assisting Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation Police with an investigation of a robbery that occurred in the early morning hours on January 23, 2015.

Police are currently looking for three suspects involved in the robbery that occurred at approximately 3:36 a.m. January 23, 2015 at the Smoker’s Paradise Shop at 348 Oneida Road, Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation. Police have learned that the involved suspects forced entry into the shop. Once inside, the suspects were confronted by an occupant of the building and the occupant was subsequently pepper-sprayed. The suspects stole a quantity of cigarettes from the store and fled the area.

The suspects were last seen leaving the area in a light coloured pickup truck.

The suspects are described as male, non-white, and wearing blue jeans, and face masks. One male suspect was seen wearing a blue long sleeve jacket with reflective stripes along the arms.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact their local police. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario, at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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