(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit continues to investigate a robbery that took place in Goderich on January 23, 2023, at a business on Huron Road.
On Monday, January 23, 2023, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Huron County OPP was contacted by a store manager who called to report a robbery that had just taken place. Two suspects, a male and female had reportedly stolen numerous items from the store and loaded the items into a smaller SUV just outside the building. During the robbery, the male suspect brandished a knife and threatened the employees who had given chase after the thieves. The male suspect also threatened the employees with a gun; however, one was not observed. The vehicle was last seen travelling at a high rate of speed through the parking lot and eastbound onto Huron Road leaving Goderich.
After viewing media posts, two very observant citizens contacted the Huron OPP advising of the whereabouts of the suspect vehicle, and two suspects involved in this investigation. Police were able to locate and arrest both suspects who are now facing criminal charges. The suspect vehicle was seized during the investigation.
Jonathan VINK, 33 years-of-age from Sudbury has been charged with the following offences:
– Armed Robbery,
– Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,
– Carrying Concealed Weapon,
– Dangerous Operation,
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000,
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine,
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts).
The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.
Christina CONSTANTINOU, 49 years-of-age from London has been charged with the following offences:
– Armed Robbery,
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000,
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine,
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on March 06, 2023.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.