Robbery and Weapons Offences In Port Elgin

Media Release – Robbery and Weapons Offences

On June 7^th at approximately 3:30am officers were called to investigate a disturbance at an address in Port Elgin.

Officers attended and located male in distress suffering from minor injuries.  The victim reported to police that he had been assaulted with a weapon and robbed of cash.

An investigation identified a male who was later arrested and charged with several offences.  Another male is still outstanding on the charges and a warrant has been obtained for his arrest.

A 30 year old Grey County man has been charged with:

1. Robbery with a weapon
2. Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
3. Assault with a weapon
4. Fail to comply with a probation order

The Grey County man was held for a bail hearing. The investigation into this occurrence is ongoing.

Sergeant Andy Evans

Media Relations Officer