Victim forced into a vehicle, assaulted, robbed, and held against their will: police

A St. Thomas Police cruiser, pictured October 9, 2024 (Bailey Shakyaver/CTV News London)

A 37-year-old Tillsonburg resident has been arrested following an argument in St. Thomas that got heated.

Just after 4:30 a.m. on Friday, police were called after a person was forced into a vehicle and assaulted.

Investigation revealed that an argument between a group of people who were known to each other, escalated, resulting in the victim being driven away in the vehicle against their will.

Police found the vehicle, and EMS was called to treat the victim for their injuries.

A Tillsonburg resident faces charges of assault, robbery with theft, forcible confinement and disobey court order.