Suspects sought in overnight robbery

HAGERSVILLE—On March 18, 2023 at approximately 1 a.m. Haldimand OPP responded to a report of a robbery on Main Street South in Hagersville. Multiple individuals approached a pedestrian, physically assaulted the victim, and struck them with an unknown object. The suspects fled in an unknown direction with the victim’s cell phone.

The victim was transported to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

One suspect is described as an Indigenous male, between 20-30 years old, with a medium skin complexion, large build, and a long beard. A second suspect is described as a Caucasian male, between 20-30 years old, medium build, and a long beard.    

The Haldimand County OPP Major Crime Unit is assisting with this ongoing investigation.

Residents and visitors in the area during that time with dashcams or security cameras are being asked to check their footage for any suspicious activity.