The Grey Bruce OPP have charged an Alliston man following an armed robbery in Grey Highlands last week.
On January 23, around 10:30 p.m., police received a report of a robbery involving a firearm at a financial institution along Toronto Street North in Markdale.
According to OPP, investigation revealed that the victim was using the ATM at the location when they were approached and assaulted by a man, brandishing a handgun, who demanded the victim withdraw funds.
Using surveillance footage, police were able to identify a suspect and a 36-year-old was taken into custody the following day. During the arrest, the involved weapon was seized and confirmed to be an imitation handgun.
As a result of the investigation, the man has been charged with armed robbery, pointing a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.
