Two facing weapons, theft charges after robbery in Laird

Two face multiple charges following an incident that took place in Laird Township last week.

In a news release issued today, Sault Ste. Marie OPP say they responded to a call on March 9 shortly before 7 p.m. of an unwanted person at a residence on Neebish Road.

Police say they discovered that an individual entered the victim's property and attempted to steal a vehicle, then returned a short time later with a second individual, and left with items belonging to the victim. The accused individuals fled the scene prior to police arrival.  

Two suspects were arrested on March 13.

Leslie Nicholson, 34, of Garden River First Nation is charged with:

• Robbery with weapon
• Using firearm while committing offence
• Unauthorized possession of firearm
• Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
• Uttering Threats - Cause death or bodily harm
• Uttering Threats - Injure animal
• Theft over $5,000
• Mischief under $5,000

The accused was held for a bail hearing, and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice.

Lucas Torrance, 36, of Sault Ste. Marie is charged with:

• Robbery with weapon
• Theft over $5,000

The accused remains in custody following a bail hearing. 

None of the allegations have been tested in court and both suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.