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Barrie man, 23, charged after found asleep in stolen vehicle, police say

Officers say they were contacted on Monday regarding a robbery that occurred at a trailhead on 5 Sideroad in Mono, Ont., where two victims were assaulted and a cellphone was taken. Global News

A 23-year-old Barrie man has been charged for a robbery in Mono, Ont., after he was found sleeping in a stolen vehicle earlier this week, Dufferin OPP say.

Officers say they were contacted on Monday regarding a robbery that occurred at a trailhead on 5 Sideroad, where two victims were assaulted and a cellphone was taken.

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According to police, the victims sustained minor injuries during the incident.

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With the suspect description provided by the victims, police say they were able to locate the accused the next morning when another report came in regarding a found stolen vehicle with a man sleeping inside.

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Simranjit Singh, age 23 of Barrie, was subsequently charged with robbery with violence, assault, trespassing at night, theft of a motor vehicle and mischief under $5,000, OPP say.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on Wednesday.

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