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Wingham Robbery Suspect from Sept. 5th Arrested & Charged

Incident around 10:11 am saw 34-year-old male of no fixed address shoplifting items from a store and then brandishing a boxcutter-style-knife demanding the store owners wristwatch.

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The suspect wanted in relation to a robbery that took place in Wingham back on Tuesday, September 5th has seen the suspect arrested and charged.

The incident at around 10:11 am that day saw a male shoplifting items from a store and then brandishing a boxcutter-style-knife demanding the store owners wristwatch.

The accused departed on foot and was located shortly after by officers at a nearby restaurant.

The male was still in possession of the knife and was arrested.

The 34-year-old male of no-fixed address faces charges of robbery with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous person, theft under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.

They were held in custody for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody to await a future appearance at a Goderich court.