(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Espanola.
On Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP responded to a robbery that occurred at a convenience store on Mead Boulevard in Espanola. The suspect entered the store, brandished a knife and demanded that the employee open the cash register while waving the knife at them. The suspect fled on foot with cash and stolen items before police arrived. There were no injuries reported.
Armed robberies are serious and violent crimes that jeopardize the safety of employees, customers, and the broader community. Incidents like this impact the sense of safety and security within a community. Solving this case is a priority for the OPP, and we urge anyone with information to contact the Manitoulin OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
This investigation remains ongoing, and updates will be provided as additional information is available.
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