Shopkeeper significantly injured, suspect arrested in violent Owen Sound robbery

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Police in Owen Sound responded to a violent robbery at a store in the west part of the city Sunday morning.

According to the Owen Sound Police Service, officers received a call from a shopkeeper just before 11 a.m. about a man stealing merchandise in his store.

Police say the shopkeeper demanded that the stolen goods be put back and the suspect responded by punching him in the face, causing significant injuries.

The shopkeeper was hospitalized and received treatment, which reportedly included surgery.

The 29-year-old male suspect was arrested on scene. He was charged with robbery, aggravated assault, theft, and breach of probation.

Police say he had been out on bail at the time of the robbery, as he was previously charged with assault, breach of probation, theft, and possession of property obtained by crime.

The suspect was held pending a Monday bail hearing.