A 35 year old North Bay man has been charged with two counts of robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and disguise with intent.

Police say just early Wednesday morning a man, wearing a facial covering, entered the Cassells Street convenience store.

Police say the man went to the cash register and made gestures with the edged weapon and demanded money from an employee then made demands to a patron with the weapon in hand.

Police say a struggle then took place with the man being subdued until police arrived. There were no injuries.

 

North Bay Police say there was a hold and secure incident at Widdifield Secondary School on Wednesday morning.

Police say there was not a safety issue with regard to anyone in the school.

They say the hold and secure was put in place as part of a criminal assault investigation, with access needed to that property.

 

Near North Crimestoppers are looking for public help in finding out who broke into the Boat Bar& Grill on September 12th.

Police say someone stole a quantity of cash and then fled.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 20 to 40 years of age, tall and thin with short dark hair and was wearing dark red running shoes with white trim, black pants, black baseball hat with white on the peak and the front and back panels.

The suspect was also wearing a multi toned grey or blue jacket and was carrying a light grey or blue backpack with two shoulder straps.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or submit a tip online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com

 

A 26 year old Perry Township man is now facing an additional charge of Criminal Negligence causing death.

Police say the charge relates to a fatal incident in July in which a female was struck by a motor vehicle.

Police say the incident occurred in Perry Township.

(photo by station staff)

 

 

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