(FORT HOPE, ON) – Police arrested two teens following an investigation into a recent robbery that took place in the community of Fort Hope First Nation.
Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service working from the Fort Hope First Nation detachment received a call for service in the evening hours of Saturday, July 6, following reports of an assault that had recently occurred.
As a result of continued investigation, police learned the victim was approached by a group of individuals earlier that same evening. During this confrontation, a male suspect produced a knife and demanded the victim’s personal belongings.
The victim was assaulted, and personal items were stolen.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Through continued investigation, police identified two suspects – both youth males.
On Monday, July 8, officers located and arrested one of the two suspects during an unrelated call for service.
A second suspect was located and arrested on Tuesday, July 9.
Members of the NAPS Emergency Response Team and officers working from the Fort Hope First Nation detachment were involved in both arrests.
A 14-year-old male from Fort Hope First Nation has been charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Robbery with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
A 17-year-old male from Fort Hope First Nation is charged with:
- Assault with a Weapon
- Robbery with a Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
The names of the accused are withheld in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
