With the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services, OPP Wellington County Detachment members and the Guelph Police Service, the suspect in this case has been identified and arrested. 26 year old Jeremy Smith of Guelph is charged with:
- Robbery with Violence
- Disguise with Intent
The accused is being held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie on February 28, 2020.
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery that took place at an Oro-Medonte gas station on Sunday the 23rd of February, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m.
A lone male drove into the parking lot, exited his car and entered the business demanding money. After a brief exchange, the employee handed over the till drawer and the male fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Video surveillance of the surrounding area captured the event and police are looking for the assistance of the public to help identify the suspect and vehicle.
The suspect is described as:
- Caucasian male
- Approximately 6 feet tall
- Medium/muscular build
- Dark pants
- Black shoes with white accents
- The suspect was not wearing a shirt but had a white shirt tied around his face
The vehicle is described as a black, four door sedan, possibly a Nissan.