NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH – On Sept. 14, 2020 at approximately 4:15 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a public disturbance at a business located on Main Street in Mount Forest.
It was reported that a male was inside the business, yelling and causing a scene when a second person entered, pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the individual. There was a brief exchange then both individuals left and went in opposite directions. Officers located both people shortly after the incident occurred.
One person was taken into custody and a replica handgun was seized.
Spencer Charles Lovell, 21 years old of Wellington North Township, faces the following criminal charges:
- Robbery with a weapon
- Imitation firearm - use while committing offence
- Possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose
- Carrying a concealed weapon
- Fail to comply with undertaking x2
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
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