NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF MINTO - On Friday, July 20, 2018 at approximately 4 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an armed robbery at a gas station on Highway 9, between Harriston and Clifford.
A lone suspect arrived on a motorcycle and entered the gas bar brandishing a shotgun. The suspect was last seen fleeing northbound on Highway 9 towards the Village of Clifford.
As a result of the investigation Wellington County OPP Major Crime unit has charged Justin James Patrick Horrigan, 25 years old of Fordwich, with robbery with a firearm and disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He also faces charges of breaching probation and with failing to comply with a recognizance. He was held for bail.
OPP continue to gather information and ask that if you have information regarding this crime to contact Detective Heidi PAUTSCH 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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