(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit is investigating a robbery that took place in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron on September 5th, 2023, on Josephine Street.
On September 5th, 2023, at 10:11 a.m., Huron County OPP was contacted by the owner of a retail business on Josephine Street who advised police that a male suspect had just shoplifted items from the store and brandished a boxcutter-style knife demanding the caller’s wristwatch. The male departed on foot and was located shortly after by OPP officers at a nearby restaurant. The accused was still in possession of the knife and was arrested for several criminal offences as follows:
Kevin SHARMAN, 34 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with:
– Robbery with a Weapon,
– Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,
– Theft Under $5,000,
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody awaiting a further court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.