Sarnia Police Service officials allege: On April 13, 2025 at 2:30 a.m., the Sarnia Police Service was called to robbery-in-progress at a convenience store in the 400 block of Exmouth Street.
Investigation revealed that a male entered into the stored and gathered $37.05 worth of various items and placed them on the counter at the cash.
While the cashier was scanning the products through the male unzipped a cross bag and pulled a firearm out.
He demanded that the cashier place the items into a brown paper bag.
The male then left heading north on Colborne Road.
A search of the area was unsuccessful and the investigation was turned over to the SPS Criminal Investigations Division.
Police were later able to identify the suspect as a 21-year-old Chatham-Kent man.
At the time of this offence, he was subject to a Release Order (i.e. had been released from court on bail) when this incident occurred.
As his whereabouts were unknown, a warrant was issued with the following offences:
– Using Firearm in commission of offence
– Robbery
– Careless use of Firearm
– Possession of Weapon for dangerous purpose
– Fail to comply with Release Order
– Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
– CC 90 – Carrying concealed weapon
On June 30, the SPS located the suspect as part of a larger enforcement project.
He was arrested without incident and held for bail.
