Members of the Orillia OPP have arrested three teens for robbery in the City of Orillia.
Just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020, a male teenager was walking from his residence on West Street North, Orillia when he was confronted by three males, wearing balaclavas, who emerged from a nearby vehicle. The male was robbed at knifepoint of personal items and received minor injuries. The alert youth was able to take note of the license plate of the vehicle as it sped away and police located the suspect vehicle a short time later.
Three young persons, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), were arrested and police seized an imitation handgun, three knives, five balaclavas and a quantity of cannabis as a result of the investigation.
The three young persons are charged with the following offences:
- Robbery with a Weapon
- Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon at Unauthorized Place
- Disguise with Intent
- Possession of Imitation Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Imitation Firearm – Use While Committing Offence
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
- Distribute Illicit Cannabis
- Possession for the Purpose of Distributing
All three young persons were released on Form 10 Undertakings to appear on June 10, 2020 at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice, Orillia.