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UPDATE: Name of suspect released in armed robbery at Picton gas station

By Hailey MacDonald Nov 24, 2025 | 10:47 AM

Prince Edward County OPP has released the name of the person arrested in this past weekend’s armed robbery case in Picton.

OPP has charged Dylan Barsley, 22 of Picton with;

Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited)
Unauthorized possession of a firearm
Theft of motor vehicle
Disguise with intent
Dangerous operation
Flight from peace officer – two counts
Failure to comply with release order – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville for a bail hearing.

UPDATE Monday morning at 11 am – An arrest has been made in the case. More details are expected on Monday afternoon from Prince Edward OPP.

ORIGINAL STORY – The Prince Edward County Detachment of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an armed robbery and vehicle theft at a Picton gas station.

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, shortly before 1:30 a.m., a male suspect entered a gas station in downtown Picton, allegedly armed with a handgun. After the robbery, the suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.

Through a coordinated effort involving the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and Lennox & Addington OPP, the stolen vehicle was quickly located and seized.

The male suspect remains at large and is described as

·      White male

·      6’0, large build

·      Brown curly hair

·      Red hoodie with white writing, tan pants, and black shoes

The Prince Edward County Crime Unit is continuing the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince Edward County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.