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On November 26, 2022, Hanover Police Service entered into a home invasion style armed robbery investigation at a local motel involving a firearm.
Police learned the victim, a 32-year-old male was staying at the motel when two masked men barged into his room, beat him with a long barrelled firearm before stealing some of his personal belongings.
The victim went to the Hanover and District Hospital before he was transferred to a London hospital where he was treated for fractures to his face. He spent several days in hospital recovering from his injuries.
Hanover Police investigators worked for months on the case, following leads and gathering evidence while working collaboratively with the Owen Sound Police Service on the investigation, resulting in three suspects facing the following charges.
Two 35-year old Owen Sound men remain in custody, charged with:
- robbery with violence
- aggravated assault
- break, enter and theft
- possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- wearing a disguise with intent
- use of a firearm in the commission of an offence
- unauthorized possession of a firearm
- pointing a firearm
- careless use of a firearm, and,
- possession of a weapon contrary to prohibition order.
A 31-year old Owen Sound woman has been released on conditions, on one charge of robbery with violence.
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source: media release, Hanover Police
