Arrest Made Following Armed Robbery and Vehicle Theft in Picton
- Small Town Productions
- Nov 24
- 2 min read
| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions |
A 22-year-old Picton resident is facing multiple charges after an armed robbery and vehicle theft at a local gas station early Saturday morning.
Just before 1:30 a.m. on November 22, 2025, officers with the Prince Edward County OPP were called to a gas station in Picton after reports that a masked suspect, allegedly carrying a handgun, had robbed the store and fled in a stolen vehicle.
Police quickly launched a coordinated search to protect the community and locate the suspect. Specialized OPP units; including the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Forensic Identification Services, and the Prince Edward County Crime Unit.
Their combined efforts led to the identification and arrest of Dylan Barsley, 22, of Picton.
Barsley has been charged with:
Robbery using a firearm (restricted or prohibited)
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Theft of a motor vehicle
Disguise with intent
Dangerous operation
Flight from a peace officer (two counts)
Failure to comply with a release order (two counts)
Barsley remains in custody and is expected to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville for a bail hearing.
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