Update to Robbery With Weapon

(Town of New Tecumseth, ON)- On August 16, 2013, at approximately 11:30 pm, Officers from the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a 911 call regarding a Robbery with a Weapon on Queen Street North in the Town of New Tecumseth.

The incident happened when a 55 year old male victim was entering the rear of his apartment on Queen Street and was approached by a young male with what appeared to be a handgun. A struggle ensued between the suspect and the victim, a small amount of cash was stolen from the victim and the suspect ran off. The victim received minor injuries that did not require hospitalization.

Nottawasaga OPP arrested a 17 year old Town of New Tecumseth male, he is charged with one count of Robbery with a Weapon under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Further charges have been added to this male youth, he is also now charged with Theft Over $5000 from a motor vehicle, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 and Disguise with Intent. Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) the youth’s identity is protected and therefore his name will not be released.

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