(Elliot Lake, Ontario) Friday, April 12, 2013 at approximately 4:50 a.m. the OPP received a call to attend a gas station on Highway 108 regarding a possible robbery. The employee stated to police that a male had entered the business holding a knife and demanded money, cigarettes and a lighter. The suspect left the area and police were called.
Police arrived on scene and commenced the search of the suspect. The accused was located a short time later and arrested.
Charged is Alexandre Jean-Pierre ETHIER (19) of Sudbury.
Robbery with weapon
Assault with weapon
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Breach of Probation (X4)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
The accused remains in custody.