The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a Minden Hills man suspected in four robberies in Coboconk, Orillia, and Gravenhurst on October 25 and 26.
In two of the incidents, the suspect approached people at an ATM, brandished a conducted energy weapon, and demanded cash.
In the other two incidents, the suspect entered a convenience store with what appeared to be a firearm and demanded cash.
On Friday (October 30) at around 10:50 a.m., members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit located and arrested the suspect on Highway 12, near Concession 10, in the Township of Ramara.
Orillia OPP, in conjunction with York Regional Police, had identified the suspect earlier in the day and were actively searching for him at the time of the arrest.
Sebastian Gaudino, 46, of Minden Hills Township, has been charged with robbery with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unauthorized possession of a weapon.
The accused man is set to appear on December 1, 2020, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia.
