KAWARTHA LAKES-During the early morning hours of Thursday, October 22, 2026, members of the Kawartha Lakes Police Service were dispatched to a gas station on Lindsay Street South in relation to a robbery.
Police say the accused entered the store and advised staff that this was a robbery and that he was armed. The accused then climbed over the counter and stole tobacco products and food items. The accused also caused damage within the store and urinated inside the business.
Police were contacted and attended the scene immediately, locating and arresting the accused without incident.
As a result of the investigation a 35-year-old male from Kingston was charged. Further investigation revealed the accused was bound by a probation order at the time of the incident.
He was charged with:
- Robbery with a weapon – Section 344(1)(b) CC
- Mischief destroy or damage property – Section 430(1)(a) CC
- Forcible Confinement – Section 279(2) CC
- Theft Under $5000 – Section 334(b) CC
- Uttering Threats – Section 264.1(1)(a) CC
- Fail to comply Probation Order – Section 733.1(1) CC x2
The accused was held for bail.
