Cashier who was in on robbery, charged

Matthew Peseski of Chatham has been charged with robbery. Photo Facebook

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a fourth man in connection with a robbery last weekend.

As previously reported, on Sunday, February 16, around 3:30 a.m. two men wearing bandanas entered the Esso Gas Bar on Bloomfield Road in Chatham. The men demanded money from the cashier and were given an undisclosed amount of Canadian cash. The men fled in a vehicle waiting for them outside. The cashier was not injured.

Through investigation, police learned that the cashier was involved and he was arrested. Matthew Peseski, 21 years, of Dufferin Avenue in Chatham was charged with robbery. Dustin Austin and Jordan Austin, both 22 years, of Tenth Line in Raleigh Township were also arrested and charged with robbery. They were all released from custody pending a future court date.

As police continued to investigate, a fourth man was identified as being involved. Yesterday morning around 7:30 a.m. Kyle Randell, 21 years, of Lawrence Street in Cambridge turned himself into police headquarters. He was charged with robbery and four counts of failing to comply with his probation order. He was released pending a future court date.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact constable Ken Lauzon of the Major Crime Unit at 519-436-6623. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.