Update – Northumberland OPP – Person Wanted After Robbery in Trent Hills

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Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a robbery in Trent Hills.

On October 18, 2024, at approximately 9:45 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence on Church Lane in Hastings for a robbery which had just occurred. The suspects had fled in a dark coloured SUV prior to the arrival of police. The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) were also dispatched to assist in the investigation.

The preliminary investigation revealed that three males had assaulted and threatened the resident. A mobile phone was taken during the incident and a firearm is also believed to have been brandished during the altercation.

On October 21, 2024, police arrested one of the individuals sought in connection with the incident.

On November 18, 2024, the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Central East Region Repeat Offender Enforcement (ROPE) located another suspect at a residence in Havelock. The individual was arrested on an outstanding warrant in Peterborough County as well as an outstanding warrant for this incident in Northumberland.

On November 25, 2024, the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit arrested another individual in relation to the incident. Emily WISMAYER, 26-years-old from the Municipality of Trent Hills, has been charged with:

– Robbery with a firearm

– Assault with a weapon

– Unauthorized possession of firearm

– Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

– Public mischief

– Breach of recognizance

The accused was held to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Officers are following a line of enquiry and are seeking the whereabouts of another individual involved. Dustin WESENBERG, 30-years-old from the Township of Alnwick-Haldimand, is wanted for assault with a weapon and robbery using a firearm. He is described as 188 cm (6’2″), 84 kgs (185 lbs), with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is known to frequent between the Greater Toronto Area and Montreal.

The investigation is ongoing and assisted by the Northumberland OPP Crime Unit. If you have any information in relation to this incident, please contact Northumberland OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Ref: E241400241

You may also contact Peterborough-Northumberland Crimestoppers at 1-705-745-9000. When you contact Crimestoppers, you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. You may also submit a tip online at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

Pete Fisher
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