Woman Charged After Robbery in Belleville’s West End
- Small Town Productions
- Apr 27
- 2 min read
A 28-year-old woman is facing a robbery charge following an incident in Belleville’s west end on Saturday afternoon.
According to Belleville Police, officers responded to a business at approximately 2:39 p.m. on April 26th after receiving a report of a robbery. Police say a female entered the store, selected merchandise, and left without attempting to pay.
When confronted by an employee, the suspect allegedly assaulted the worker before fleeing the area.
A couple who witnessed the incident, by the name of Rose & Shawn Desrochers, spoke with Small Town News, saying they observed the incident unfold, reporting that the female assaulted a male employee and allegedly pushed him toward traffic near the intersection of James Street and Bridge Street West.
The witnesses stated they first ensured the employee was safe before following the suspect in a vehicle and providing police with her location, along with photo evidence to assist in the investigation. The stolen merchandise was reported by the witness to be alcohol.
Officers later reviewed surveillance footage and were able to identify a suspect. Later that same day, police were called to an apartment complex in the west end regarding an unwanted person, where they located the same individual believed to be involved in the earlier incident and took her into custody.
As a result of the investigation, a 28-year-old Belleville woman with no fixed address has been charged with robbery with violence.
She was held for a bail hearing.
Police have not released further details at this time.
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