Friday, May 11, 2012

ROBBERY FOLLOW UP

North Bay police have recovered clothing items believed to have been worn by the suspect from the robbery that occurred on the 10th May. The suspect is described as; male, 5ft 5 inches to 5 ft 8 inches, medium build, wearing a dark toque, dark pants, long sleeve shirt or jacket and gloves. Everything was a dark grey or black, except for the shoes and a white covering over his face that appeared to have eye holes cut out of it.

Photos of the toque and running shoes are on pages 2 and 3 of this release.

Anyone that recognizes either of these items is asked to contact your local police agency.

ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON

At 2:10PM on the 9th of May an argument over alleged money owed resulted in Tyler Busch 30 yrs of Powassan being arrested and charged with assault, assault with a weapon, and threatening. It is alleged that he pushed, kicked, threatened and attempted to strike the other person with a two by four. He was held in custody for a bail hearing. Cst Darcy Wall is investigating.

ROBBERY

On 10th May at 9:48PM a man brandishing a handgun robbed a business on Hwy 17E. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. The man then fled on foot. Cst Bruce Whitehead is investigating.

Anyone with information on these or any other crimes are asked to call Near north Crime Stoppers at 476-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-222TIPS (8477). Submit tip online at our website www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com. All tipsters remain anonymous.