**TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE NEWS RELEASE**

The Timmins Police Service responded to a call for service in regards to a robbery with a weapon at a local west end gas station during the early morning hours of November 8th.

Based on a comprehensive investigation undertaken by the Timmins Police Service, a male suspect was identified and taken into custody a day later (09 Nov).

Shane Luc LADEROUTE, 33, of Timmins, has been arrested and charged with:
– Robbery with a Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Pointing a Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Disguise with Intent contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Careless Use of Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused was held in police custody for the purposes of a Bail Hearing slated for this morning at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charges laid against him.

A second suspect was identified and arrested in the course of the investigation into the robbery.

Audrey FROMENT, 31, of Timmins, has been arrested and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released from police custody with a First Appearance court date of November 13th at Provincial Court in Timmins to answer to the charge laid against her.

The weapon allegedly used in the robbery, along with the items allegedly stolen, have been recovered by the police.

The release of this information was delayed for investigative purposes and to allow for a collaborative joint investigation to take place involving the Timmins Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police into other criminal matters that will yield the recovery of additional stolen goods and the laying of additional criminal charges.

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