UPDATE: MAN ARRESTED IN ARMED ROBBERY AT CIRCLE K IN HUNTSVILLE WEEK LATER
HUNTSVILLE — An armed man accused of demanding cash from an overnight worker at a gas bar here last week has been arrested a week later.
On Tuesday, August 19, at 1:55 a.m., OPP responded to a report of a robbery at the Circle K convenience store at Main and Centre streets.
The suspect entered the store and demanded the employee empty the register into a plastic bag while brandishing a hunting style knife from his pant pocket.
As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged Matthew Black, 25, of the Town of Huntsville with:
- Armed Robbery
- Assault with a Weapon
- Disguise with Intent
Black was arrested Tuesday, August 26, and held for a hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice.
The Huntsville OPP would like to thank the public with their assistance with this investigation.
If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestopperssdm.com.
