On October 28, 2024 at approximately 9 p.m. a lone male entered a west-side convenience store and handed the clerk a letter demanding money.  The male then verbalized that it was a robbery and demanded the cash from the register.  After obtaining an undisclosed quantity of cash, the male fled from the store.

The clerk, who was not physically harmed in the incident, contacted Owen Sound Police and an investigation was initiated.   Police made preliminary attempts to locate the man however he was not immediately found.

With assistance from area residents and businesses, police were able to secure video surveillance evidence of the suspect who was readily identifiable to several city Police Officers.  As a result, a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On October 30^th a patrolling Owen Sound Police Officer observed the accused walking on 14^th Street West.  After a brief foot pursuit, the accused was caught and arrested.

The accused, 29- year-old Jessy HAYES of Owen Sound, was charged with Robbery, Theft and Failure to Comply with a Probation Order.   HAYES made a court appearance on October 31, 2024 and was remanded into custody.