CORNWALL, Ontario – A 20-year-old man, along with two female youths, 16 and 17 years of age, were arrested on March 1st, 2020 and charged with the following:
* Break and enter
* Robbery with violence
* Kidnapping
* Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
* Threats
It is alleged on March 1, 2020, the individuals forced their way into a Lefebvre Ave., residence and took a 17-year-old youth known to them and his dog against his will. The individuals further made threats to harm the youth, as well as his girlfriend and dog. The man was transported to another residence, where he fled from the individuals and contacted police. Police located the three individuals and took them into custody. The dog was recovered by police and safely returned to the victim unharmed. It should be noted the victim did not sustain any injuries. The three individuals were taken into custody and charged accordingly. The 20-year-old man was held for a bail hearing, and the two youths were released to appear in court at a later date. Their names were not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.