
The OPP Essex Crime Unit is investigating a robbery in Kingsville.
On Saturday January 24, 2026, at approximately 10:33 p.m., two unknown individuals armed with a handgun and an edged weapon robbed a person stopped in his vehicle on Road 5, east of Graham Side Road.
The suspects were driving a dark-coloured pick-up truck and stole the victim’s cash and debit card.
They fled the scene after setting the victim’s vehicle on fire.
Suspect information is as follows:
- Suspect 1 – believed to be “darker skinned male”, wearing black clothing (pants, jacket, gloves, balaclava), carrying an edged weapon
- Suspect 2 – “darker skinned person”, wearing black clothing (pants, jacket, gloves, balaclava), carrying what appeared to be a black handgun
There were no injuries.
The investigation is ongoing and there is not believed to be a threat to public safety as investigators believe this was an isolated incident.
The OPP is asking anyone with relevant information to contact the Essex County Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. When calling, please reference case #E260107191.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

