Sarnia Police have charged Michael William Andrew Belisle with Break and Enter, Robbery, Assault with a Weapon and Utter Threats to Cause Death. The investigation started June 10, 2013 when 23 year old Sarnia man had just returned home from work at about 3 AM to his Gordon Street home. His 21 year old girlfriend was asleep on the couch. The man went to walk his dog when he was accosted by three masked men. They charged at him through a side door.
One of the attackers was armed with a knife and he stuck it at the victim’s stomach ordering him back into the house. The knife was then placed up to the victim’s throat and he was forced downstairs. He was instructed to get money from a closet. The victim suffered a small laceration to the side of his neck. Money was removed and the suspects fled the house. The investigation continued over the next couple of days and it was learned that Belisle was one of the masked attackers. On Wednesday, June 12, Belisle was arrested on Napier Street when he was found to be the passenger in a motor vehicle stopped by police. There was an outstanding warrant for his arrest on Breach of Recognizance.
Belisle is scheduled to have a bail hearing today on the new charges. The investigation is continuing by members of the Criminal Investigations Branch.