A 15-year-old Norfolk County resident faces several charges including one of robbery with violence following a March 17 incident in Simcoe.
Norfolk OPP officers were dispatched to a Norfolk Street South address at about 12:22 pm Friday. Upon arrival, police learned the victim had gone to the home of the accused to purchase some items.
Police say the victim was sprayed with a noxious substance after arriving at the home. A suspect fled the area in a vehicle with a large but undisclosed amount of the victim’s money.
On Monday, Norfolk OPP arrested and subsequently charged a 15-year-old from Norfolk County.
In addition to robbery with violence, the accused is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, administering a noxious substance with intent to injure or cause bodily harm and failing to comply with an undertaking.
The robbery remains under investigation and provincial police anticipate further arrests.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous online message at the tips link at www.helpsolvecrime.com.
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