| Broadcast time: | Date: May 23, 2017 |
On May 23, 2017, at approximately 1:55 am, a confrontation occurred between two individuals in the area of Mitton Street and Wellington Street in the City of Sarnia. It appears that the confrontation relates to one party attempting to steal property from the victim.
During the physical confrontation the 27 year old male victim was stabbed. The victim was first transported to hospital, locally, and then sent to London, Ontario, for further treatment of his injuries where he remains in stable condition.
On May 23, 2017, at approximately 6:00 am, officers located the 26 year old suspect from Sarnia in the 100 block of Brock Street South where he was arrested without incident.
The accused now faces charges for armed robbery, attempt murder, and breach of probation. The accused remains in custody awaiting his bail hearing.
If anyone has any further information regarding this matter they are please asked to contact Detective Sgt. Mike Kahnert at 519-344-8861 (extension 6196) or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca