(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is investigating following a robbery at a residence on Munsee Street North in Cayuga, Haldimand County, Ontario.
On Monday November 16, 2020 at 7:05 a.m., OPP responded to Munsee Street North for a report of a robbery at a residence.
OPP investigation determined that on Monday November, 2020 shortly after 5:05 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the residence through an insecure door and proceeded to restrain the victim.
While the victim was restrained, the suspect removed jewelry, Canadian currency and various hunting and fishing knives from the residence before fleeing the area.
The victim was able to free themselves and get to a neighbour’s residence where they called 9-1-1.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
The suspect was described as a male, tall, 20-30 years old, wearing a red scarf over their face.
Throughout the ongoing investigation, members of the Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit have identified individuals involved.
On Monday January 4, 2021, with the assistance of London Police Service and Six Nations Police Service, OPP charged 45-year-old Jodi SIMPSON of Townsend, Haldimand County, ON with:
- Robbery using a firearm
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Use of credit card
The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga.
Members of the Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate and anticipate further arrests.
OPP is asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious persons or vehicles, or who may have any information regarding this incident to contact them at 1- 888 – 310 – 1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.