FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: January 15, 2026
PROMPT POLICE RESPONSE AND K-9 TRACK LEADS TO ARREST AND MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER ARMED ROBBERY IN INNISFIL
On January 13, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., South Simcoe Police received a report of a robbery that occurred at the Sandy Cove Variety on Lockhart Road in the Town of Innisfil.
A male suspect entered the store brandishing a large knife. The suspect was wearing a mask, a dark coloured jacket with the hood up, and gloves. He approached the counter, pointed a knife at the store owner, and demanded money. The store owner complied and handed over an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency. The suspect then fled the store on foot and was last seen running eastbound on Lockhart Road. The store owner was not harmed, and no injuries were reported.
Upon arrival, officers set up a perimeter to contain the area, and South Simcoe Police Dog Nash was deployed. Police Dog Nash tracked the suspect to a residence on Flora Drive in Innisfil. Through further investigation by members of the South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigations Unit, a knife believed to be used by the suspect during the robbery was located outside the residence.
As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old male from Barrie, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:
• Robbery with a Weapon
• Disguise with Intent
• Assault with a Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000
The accused has been held for a bail hearing.
Police are asking anyone with information or who may have surveillance footage in the Sandy Cove area from January 13, 2026, between 6:30 – 6:40 p.m. to contact South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigations at 905-775-3311 ext. 1461 or email investigations@southsimcoepolice.ca. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
