On January 11, 2024, Detectives from the Break Enter and Robbery (BEAR) Unit of our Integrated Crime Section located and arrested 37-year-old, Christopher Ost from British Columbia in relation to a home invasion that occurred on December 5, 2023 on Haig Street in Sudbury and a robbery that occurred on January 9, 2024 on Paris Street in Sudbury.

37-year-old, Christopher Ost has been charged with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Break and Enter
  • Robbery
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Robbery with a Firearm

Christopher Ost appeared in court today, January 12, 2024 to answer to the charges and has since been remanded into custody.

Home invasion

Around 12:00 a.m. on December 5, 2023, officers were dispatched to a residence on Haig Street in relation to a home invasion. Information provided was that two individuals had entered the residence, demanded money and became violent when their demands were not met. One of the individuals inside the residence sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the interaction.

The two individuals responsible for the attack fled the scene prior to police being called in what was described as a small, white vehicle.

Detectives identified the two individuals believed to be responsible for the incident as 37-year-old, Christopher Ost and a 47-year-old individual who cannot be named at this time as Detectives are awaiting an arrest warrant through the courts.

Robbery

Shortly after 2:15 a.m. on January 9, 2024, officers were dispatched to a residential building on Paris Street in relation to a robbery that had just occurred. Information provided was that an individual had entered the building and was approached by two unknown persons wearing masks. One of the individuals displayed a knife while the second individual displayed what was described as a gun and struck the person in the head causing minor injuries. The two individuals stole the person’s bag and then fled the area in what was described as a white truck.

Detectives identified one of the two individuals believed to be responsible for the attack at 37-year-old, Christopher Ost. The second individual remains outstanding and was described as being White, wearing a mask and dark clothing at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information related to the incidents outlined above are asked to contact police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-8477.

Email icon Back to Search