On May 15, around 10 a.m., someone demanded money with a knife at a business in the 300 block of Great Northern Rd. The accused had fled the area when the police officers arrived, says a police release.
At around 2:40 a.m, officers found and arrested the suspect. Sydney Benwell, 29, was charged with robbery, weapon possession, and failure to comply with release orders.
For more information, read the press release below:
On May 16, 2022, officers with Patrol Services charged Sydney Benwell, 29, with robbery.
On May 15, 2022, around 10 a.m., officers responded to a person demanding money with a knife at a business in the 300 block of Great Northern Rd.
Upon arrival, the person had fled the area. A search was conducted, but the accused was not initially located. Further investigation identified the accused as the suspect. Around 2:40 a.m., officers located the accused. He was subsequently arrested.
He is charged with,
- Robbery
- Failure to Comply with Release Orders – Possessing a Weapon x2
He was held in custody pending a bail hearing.