ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MIDLAND, ON - A member of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle after observing it running a red light at high speed at 11:30 p.m. on May 16, 2020, at the corner of Yonge Street and Eighth Street in the Town of Midland. Police learned that the driver was delivering pizza and was fleeing a robbery that occurred moments earlier. Officers flooded the area and located a suspect nearby.
As a result of an investigation, Francesco Ciancio, 31 years of North York has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code;
- Robbery with Theft
- Fail to Comply with Release Order
The accused was held in custody for a video bail hearing.
Officers of the OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report a crime anonymously please visit Crime Stoppers online or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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