Three people have been charged after a spree of thefts and an armed robbery attempt, Sarnia police say.
Three people have been charged after a spree of thefts and an armed robbery attempt, Sarnia police say.
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On April 24, two males showed a handgun to a man playing a gaming machine at Jackpot City Gaming casino in Sarnia and demanded his winnings, police said. The victim refused and the men left.
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The next day, suspects took shopping carts worth of groceries and other items, and filled a car with gasoline — from businesses on Williams and Quinn drives, Wellington Street, and Lakeshore Road in Bright’s Grove — without paying, police said.
Neighboring police services were alerted to the suspects and a vehicle involved, police said.
Provincial police located the vehicle at a Confederation Line residence near Mandaumin Road and arrested three people, Staff Sgt. Ivan Skinn said. A pellet gun resembling a firearm was found in the vehicle.
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Officers with a warrant later searched the residence, seizing an estimated $39,300 in drugs – 309 grams of cocaine and 56 g of fentanyl – a .38-caliber handgun and $3,400, police said. No charges had been laid in relation to the search, police said Tuesday.
A Sarnia man, 20, is charged with robbery, two counts each of theft under $5,000, failing to comply with probation orders and failing to comply with probation, and single counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed firearm, using a firearm while attempting to commit an offense, pointing a firearm and unauthorized possession of a firearm. police said.
Another Sarnia man, 21, is charged with robbery and theft under $5,000, police said.
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A woman, 21, is charged with theft and failing to comply with a release order. She has 14 prior counts of theft under $5000 before the courts.
Teen charged with mischief after Canatara Park damaged
A teen has been charged with mischief after a driver intentionally damaged a popular city park with their vehicle, Sarnia police say.
Officers were called to Canatara Park about 10:20 pm Monday about an SUV driving on the grass. Officers found the vehicle and, through an investigation, determined the driver intentionally drove off the road, causing damage to the grass area that will require repairs, police said.
A Corunna resident, 19, is facing one count of mischief worth less than $5,000, police said.
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