RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) —The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating after a customer was robbed of their opioid prescription at a Pembroke Street East pharmacy in Pembroke on November 22.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. a disguised person, who was in possession of a weapon, stole the prescription from the victim inside the pharmacy. The victim was not injured and the robber fled on foot.
As a result of this investigation an arrest warrant has been issued for 34-year old Joel David Visutskie of Pembroke who is wanted for the following Criminal Code charges:
- Robbery with theft
- Disguise with intent
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) is assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the wanted person is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca
