Man Charged in Oakville Transit Bus Robbery
Published June 13, 2018 at 7:42 pm
An 18-year-old man has been charged in an Oakville Transit bus robbery.
An 18-year-old man has been charged in an Oakville Transit bus robbery.
According to Halton Regional Police, on June 12, 2018, just after 5 p.m., a male passener on an Oakville Transit bus pointed a loaded pellet gun at another passenger and demanded money.
A recent police release reads that the bus was travelling westbound on Lakeshore Boulevard near Bronte Road,
Police report that a third passenger alerted the bus driver, and police were contacted.
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According to police, officers responded, located the suspect on the bus, and arrested the suspect without incident.
“A search of the suspect revealed a CO2 powered pellet gun, crack cocaine, Xanax, and marihuana,” reads the release.
Police say no passengers were injured during the incident.
Alexander Bagh, 18, of Oakville has been charged with:
- Robbery with a firearm
- Carry a concealed weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a controlled substance – Marihuana (under 30 grams)
- Possession of a controlled substance – Cocaine
- Breach of youth probation
- Three counts of breach of recognizance
Bagh was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone who may have any additional information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Paul Foley of the Halton Regional Police Service 2 District Street Crime Unit at 905-825-4747 ext. 2215.
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