NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON - On Tuesday Dec. 10, 2019 at 5:18 p.m. members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery at The Old Corner Store in Hillsdale in the Township of Springwater.
Police were informed that a white male approximately 6' tall mid-20 to early 30's had entered the store pulled out a knife demanded cash, then took off from the store on foot and was observed getting into a grey or silver Honda Civic with an unidentified persons.
On Dec. 11, 2019 the same suspect entered Jug City in Wyevale in the Township of Springwater, pulled out a knife a stole cash and cigarettes from the store. The suspect was observed once again getting into a grey or silver Honda Civic with an unidentified persons.
As a result of an extensive investigation by the Huronia West OPP Crime Unit and Street Crime Unit an arrest has been made in this crime.
Stephen Partridge (26 years) of Oro-Medonte TWP, was arrested and is charged with
- Adult robbery with theft CC 344(1)(b) X2
- Adult disguise with intent CC 351(2) X2
- Adult possession of weapon for dangerous purpose X2
He was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.
If you have any information in regards to this crime, please contact the Huronia West O.P.P. at (705) 429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.sdm-crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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