NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORO-MEDONTE – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery that took place at an Oro-Medonte gas station on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m.
A lone male drove into the parking lot, exited his car and entered the business demanding money. After a brief exchange, the employee handed over the till drawer and the male fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Video surveillance of the surrounding area captured the event and police are looking for the assistance of the public to help identify the suspect and vehicle.
The suspect is described as:
• Caucasian male
• Approximately 6 feet tall
• Medium/muscular build
• Dark pants
• Black shoes with white accents
• The suspect was not wearing a shirt but had a white shirt tied around his face
The vehicle is described as a black, four door sedan, possibly a Nissan.
Police believe that there may be witnesses to this event who were driving in the parking lot at the time of the offence. If anyone recognizes the male or vehicle or has knowledge of this crime, please contact the Orillia OPP at 705-326-3536 or 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
With the assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services, OPP Wellington County Detachment members and the Guelph Police Service, the suspect in this case has been identified and arrested. Police say 26-year-old Jeremy Smith of Guelph is charged with:
• Robbery with Violence contrary to section 343(a) of the Criminal Code
• Disguise with Intent contrary to section 351(2) of the Criminal Code
The accused is being held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie on February 28, 2020. Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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