NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On July 18, 2022 at 6:40 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a robbery at a business on Tower Street South, Fergus. It was reported that two persons armed with handguns entered the business and stole approximately $20,000 worth of cellphones. No one was injured during the incident.
The suspects involved are described as appearing to have dark complexions, approximately six feet tall, slim build wearing black hoodies and black masks. They were seen departing the area in a grey, newer model Honda Civic hatchback. A second vehicle, described as being a light-grey, newer model Volkswagen Jetta is also believed to be involved.
It is believed that suspects and vehicles involved were in the Millburn Boulevard area both prior to, and after the robbery. The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is asking residents in this area to please check their surveillance footage.
If you have information regarding this incident or believe you have surveillance footage of the suspects or vehicles involved, please contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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#WellingtonOPP investigating a robbery that occurred at business on Tower St. S, Fergus Jul 18'22 @CentrWellington. If you live in Millburn BV area please check your surveillance footage from yesterday evening. Call 1-888-310-1122 if you have any information or @CSGWtips pic.twitter.com/PiiMJPSP2s
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) July 19, 2022
