(MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON) – Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in Trent Hills.
On October 18, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Church Lane in Hastings for a robbery which had just occurred. The suspects had left in a black SUV however were not sighted in the area by officers. Members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were also dispatched to assist however the suspects fled in a black SUV prior to the arrival of police.
The preliminary investigation revealed that three males had assaulted and threatened a resident. A mobile phone taken during the incident and firearm is also believed to have been brandished during the altercation.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were not required for the victim.
Officers are following a line of enquiry and are seeking the whereabouts of one of the individuals involved. Northumberland OPP are releasing an image of one of the individuals sought in connection with the incident. He is described as a white male, thin build and approximately 5’10” tall.
The investigation is ongoing and assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit. If you have any information in relation to this individual or this incident, please contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Ref: E241400241
You may also contact Peterborough-Northumberland Crimestoppers at 1-705-745-9000. When you contact Crimestoppers, you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You may also submit a tip online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.