Two people from the Niagara Region are facing charges in an armed robbery in Burlington.
Halton Regional Police were called to a Royal Bank branch at 3030 Mainway at around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Two suspects had fled the scene in a vehicle, but officers found them nearby.
“One suspect was immediately taken into custody, however the second suspect remained in the vehicle and in possession of a firearm,” Halton Police had said in a news release.
“Police began negotiations which were successful. The second suspect has been taken into custody. “
Michael Uzelac, 37, of Welland has been charged with:
- Occupant of a Motor Vehicle Knowing there was a Firearm
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Stephane Smith, 54, of Niagara Falls has been charged with:
- Armed Robbery Using a Firearm
- Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Pointing a Firearm
- Firearm – Use While Committing an Offence
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
Both accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
