(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH, ON)- The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an adult male from New Tecumseth in relation to an armed robbery investigation.
On April 9th, 2024, at approximately 8:55pm the Nottawasaga OPP responded to a call for an armed robbery at a local gas station in the area of Victoria St and King St in the Town of Alliston.
As a result of the investigation led by the Nottawasaga Crime Unit, Christopher HIVES, 33 years of age, of New Tecumseth, was arrested and charged with several offences including, Robbery with a weapon, Fail to Comply with Probation order x 2 and Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance.
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
Anyone who has any information about this, or a similar incident, is asked to call Nottawasaga OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).