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Money stolen during armed robbery at Orillia business (4 photos)

Police are seeking two male suspects after incident at West Street business

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at an Orillia business and are looking to the public to help identify two male suspects.  

On May 6, 2021, approximately 7:45 p.m., two males walked into a West Street business brandishing edged weapons and demanding money. The suspects attained a quantity of cash and fled the area on foot. Uniformed officers, OPP Canine and Emergency Response Team (ERT) members responded quickly and patrolled the area extensively but did not locate the suspects.   

The suspects were described by witnesses as:   

  • White males 
  • 18 to 25 years old 
  • Approximately 5'6" tall 
  • Wearing black pants and jackets 
  • Black balaclavas, one having green/yellow on top  

Members of the Orillia Crime Unit are continuing the investigation and are appealing to the public for assistance with identifying the suspects. If you recognize the males, or have information that may assist with the investigation, please contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122.  You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and 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. 

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

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