On Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 3:25 am, the Halton Regional Police Service was called to the Petro Canada gas station located at 1550 North Service Road West in Oakville. It was in response to a robbery. A 23 year-old man was charged.
The gas station is located at the North East corner of Dorval Drive and North Service Road West in Glen Abbey.
Halton Regional Police responded to the area and located the accused, a 23 year-old man from Burlington who was walking down the street. Officers quickly confirmed the man to be the suspect and he was placed under arrest.
Also the 23 year-old suspect was found to be in possession of a pellet gun and a knife. He has been charged with the following offences:
Robbery
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Carry a concealed weapon
Wear a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence
Anyone with further information pertaining to this incident can contact Detective Constable Stephane Verreault of the District 2 Criminal Investigations Bureau (905-825-4747 Ext. 2260).
If you wish to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers "See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
Please note: a person charged is considered innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.