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Published November 11, 2026

OPP investigate attempted robbery and assault at Penetanguishene park

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Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an attempted robbery that left a man injured at a park in Penetanguishene.

Police say officers were called to reports of an altercation shortly before 6:30 on Tuesday evening, where they found an adult male with injuries consistent with an assault. The man was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Witnesses told police that three male suspects allegedly attacked the victim after attempting to rob the victim of personal items, before fleeing the area in a dark-coloured sedan.

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The OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation and is asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has security camera or dash camera footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Southern Georgian Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and reference incident number E261626146.

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