Two men, two teens charged in Clinton robbery

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) - Two men and two teens from the area are each facing over a dozen criminal charges stemming from a robbery that took place in Clinton late February. 

Just before 10 p.m., Feb. 26, Huron County OPP officers responded to an Albert Street residence to investigate a robbery with violence. 

Eight occupants were inside the residence when four masked men barged in brandishing an assortment of weapons. They demanded cash and drugs from the victims. One of the eight victims sustained a minor injury during the robbery. 

This week, as a result of a thorough investigation led by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, investigators arrested and charged four males with several offences:
 

• William ILES, 37, of Goderich has been charged with Robbery with Theft, Mischief Under $5,000, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Use Imitation Firearm While Committing Offence, Disguise With Intent, Possession of Marijuana, and Assault With a Weapon (8) Counts. He was held in custody with a court appearance March 10, at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.

 

• Jordan CRETE, 25, of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Robbery with Theft, Mischief Under $5,000, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Use Imitation Firearm While Committing Offence, Disguise With Intent, and Assault With a Weapon (8) Counts. He was released from custody March 10, and his next court appearance is scheduled for April 3, at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.

 

• A 17-year-old Huron East male has been charged with Robbery with Theft, Mischief Under $5,000, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Use Imitation Firearm While Committing Offence, Disguise With Intent, and Assault With a Weapon (8) Counts. He remains in custody with a court appearance March 10 at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.

 

• A 15-year-old Huron East male has been charged with Robbery with Theft, Mischief Under $5,000, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Use Imitation Firearm While Committing Offence, Disguise With Intent, and Assault With a Weapon (8) Counts. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 6, at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*