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Date: January 17, 2022 |
The Sarnia Police entered into an investigation on January 6, 2022, regarding a robbery that had taken place earlier that day that involved a possible hand gun.
According to the victim (a 37-year-old male), it is alleged that while he was out on Roger Street two individuals, who were known to him, invited the victim inside a residence in the 700 block of Roger Street. Once inside the victim was confronted by two other males who were also present.
Once confronted by these two other individuals, who were also known to the victim, the situation quickly escalated. The victim wanted to leave but was not allowed, instead, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face and two other grabbed onto him. It is then alleged that he was forcibly escorted to the basement of the residence. During this time one of the assailants reached into his jacket accessing an object and threatening to shoot him as the object was pressed against the victim’s side.
Once downstairs, three of the suspects were present and one of the suspects held a large knife demanding drugs, which he did not have. Another suspect removed a wallet, a cell phone, and some other items from the victim. The suspects continued to threaten the victim and the individual that had threatened to shoot the victim actually pulled out what appeared to be a handgun.
Once things calmed down one of the suspects returned the wallet minus any money. The victim continued to comply and was granted permission to leave without any further issue. Fortunately, he did not sustain any sort of significant injury.
As a result of this investigation the following three individuals have since been arrested and charged as follows:
- Quentin Abraham Shawnoo, 33 years of age, of Kettle Point, faces one count of forcible confinement, four counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and robbery using a firearm.
- Robin Alexander Maness, 42 years of age, of Sarnia, faces one count of forcible confinement, one count of assault, one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, one count of breach of probation, one count of robbery with a weapon, and one count of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. When Maness was arrested he was also found to be in possession of vehicle that had been stolen and now also faces a charge for possession of stolen property over $5000.
- Michael John Dearing, 47 years of age, of Sarnia, for one count of forcible confinement.
The fourth accused in this matter is a Joshua Allen Spero, 36 years of age, of Sarnia, who has not been arrested but is wanted on an outstanding warrant for one count of forcible confinement, and one count of robbery with violence (a picture of Spero can be found below).
If you observe Spero or know where he currently is you are please asked to contact the Sarnia Police at 519-344-8861, extension 0, 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