Halton Regional Police have arrested two suspects following an armed bank robbery in Burlington last week.
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Michael Uzelac (37) from Welland and Stephane Smith (54) from Niagara Falls have been charged in connection with the robbery.
Uzelac has been charged with the following:
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Smith has been charged with the following:
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Pointing a Firearm
- Firearm – Use While Committing an Offence
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Both accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously 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.