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HOME INVASION-STYLE ROBBERY
Two London men facing charges

LONDON, ON (February 14, 2023) – Members of the London Police Service have charged two men in relation to a violent home invasion-type robbery that took place on Sunday. One suspect is in custody, while the other has been charged by way of warrant of arrest and police continue to search for him.

On Sunday, February 12, 2023, two men attended the residence of an acquaintance in the 700-block of Dundas Street, and forcibly entered the home. Once inside, the suspects demanded money from the victim. One of the suspects was in possession of a firearm, while the other was in possession of a knife.

The victim was assaulted by one of the suspects prior to fleeing from the residence.

Police were contacted and entered into an investigation. A .22 calibre sawed-off rifle and knife were seized from a residence on Dundas Street.

The victim sustained minor injuries and did not require medical attention.

As a result of the investigation, Justin Thomas Rodney Sharpe, 36, of London, has been charged with the following offences:

• Eight (8) counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order;
• Pointing a firearm;
• Forcible entry;
• Break enter & commit;
• Armed robbery;
• Use of firearm during commission of an indictable offence;
• Break of probation;
• Careless storage of firearm weapon, prohibited device or ammunition;
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm; and
• Possess restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence.

Johnny M. Grebenchan, 32, of London, has been charged by way of warrant of arrest with the following offences:

• Three counts of possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order;
• Armed robbery;
• Forcible entry;
• Break enter & theft;
• Use of firearm during commission of an indictable offence;
• Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition;
• Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm; and
• Possession of restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence.

Justin Sharpe remains in custody, while police continue to search for Johnny Grebenchan.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident or the whereabouts of the accused, is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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