DUFFERIN OPP IS INVESTIGATING AN ARMED ROBBERY IN AMARANTH
FROM: Dufferin Detachment DATE: October 8, 2024
DUFFERIN OPP IS INVESTIGATING AN ARMED ROBBERY IN AMARANTH
(AMARANTH, ON) - The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting the public's assistance regarding an armed robbery that occurred at a local gas station in the Township of Amaranth.
On October 7, 2024, at approximately 11:40 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP Detachment responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on County Road 109.
At approximately 11:30 p.m., an individual entered the gas station armed with a firearm.
The individual discharged the firearm during the robbery and a victim sustained a life-threatening injury. The victim was transported by Air Ornge to a Toronto area trauma centre, where they remain in life-threatening condition.
The individual was wearing a three-quarter length winter jacket with a fur hood, black pants, black shoes, and a blue medical mask.
The investigation is ongoing by the Dufferin OPP Crime Unit under the direction of the Criminal Investigation Branch.
A firearm was involved in this incident. If you see this individual, do not engage or approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately to advise police.
Residents will continue to see an increased police presence in the area of County Road 109 between 7th Line and 17th Line.
The OPP is asking anyone in the area to check, save and secure any potential video evidence from devices at their homes or business between October 7, 2024, at 11:15 p.m. and October 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, you never have to testify, and you could receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 upon an arrest.
Media Contact
Sergeant Terri-Ann Pencarinha, Media Relations Officer
Dufferin OPP Detachment
519-943-3838