NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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A theft of clothing and footwear in Midland became a robbery when the victim of the crime followed the suspects who brandished a knife.
On Jan. 8, 2023 the resident of a King Street apartment heard a commotion outside his door and checked to see what was happening. The victim observed two males stealing items from the hallway and upon being confronted, the suspects ran from the scene. The victim followed and caught up with one of the suspects on Bourgeois Lane. The suspect turned toward the victim, swung a knife in his direction and told him to leave.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were contacted and investigated the incident.
As a result of this investigation two males have been arrested and charged. Vance Sylvester, 33, of Christian Island and Scott Sylvester, 35, of Midland have been charged with the following offence contrary to the Criminal Code: robbery with theft.
In addition, Vance Sylvester faces the following additional charges: possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply and attend court (x2).
The accused parties were arrested and held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
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