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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday January 24, 2007 - 9 Man charged in connection with two Kerr Street robberies Halton police have arrested a man in connection to two recent Kerr Street robberies. The first robbery occurred on Saturday, Jan. 20 around 4:40 p.m. when a man walked into the M & M Variety at 439 Kerr St. and demanded money from the employee. The suspect threatened the employee with a screwdriver. A struggle ensued which caused the suspect to flee the scene -- but he grabbed a carton of cigarettes from behind the counter before leaving. The store clerk at M & M Variety received minor injuries, but did not require medical attention. At 6:50 p.m. the same day, a man attempted a robbery at the Golden Leaf Restaurant at 357 Kerr St. and produced a knife. The man demanded money from the female employee working at the front counter and fled the store when the cash was handed over. The female clerk was not injured. On Sunday, Jan. 21, Constable Paul Craig was conducting an investigation and gathered evidence implicating a possible suspect for both robberies. Detectives from the Oakville Robbery Squad continued to investigate and apprehended a suspect in Mississauga without incident. Facing two counts of robbery is Carmelo Antonio Garcia-Barea, 40, of no fixed address. Garcia-Barea was held for a bail hearing. Police are continuing to investigate the robberies and anyone with information related to either is asked to call the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 or 905-634-1831, ext. 2215 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477). www.oakvillebeaver.com Green Mixer next Wednesday Ground Breakers Oakville will hold a Green Mixer/Fundraiser at Boston Pizza on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Boston Pizza at the AMC (Winston Park Drive near the theatres) will host the event for Oakville's tree planting volunteer group Ground Breakers at 7 p.m. in its lounge. Boston Pizza will also donate 10 percent of what it makes that day to Ground Breakers Oakville. During the past two and a half years, Ground Breakers has planted more than 2,500 native trees and shrubs in Oakville. Working with a national partner, Evergreen, and the Town of Oakville, Ground Breakers is planning another six to eight planting events for 2007. For more information on Ground Breakers Oakville visit www.groundbreakersoakville.com or call Liz Benneian at 905-257-0250. GETinvested NEW NEWSPAPER TABLOID & ONLINE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY FOR 2007 2007 Reach700,000 Targeted Households in Canada's Fastest Growing Marketplace EDITORIALhighlights: Choosing the right investment advisor The perfectly balanced portfolio. Will I out-live my retirement savings? Fact or Fiction- Ethical investments perform as well as "sin stocks" Demystifying Mutual Funds Who needs permanent insurance The Retirement Choices Women as investors Wills and power of attorney Organizing family finances and more! SPACE DEADLINE: Friday, January 26th, 2007 MATERIAL DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 DISTRIBUTION: Wednesday-Sunday, February 14-18, 2007 Contact Metroland Corporate Sales Office Today! Tel: 416-493-1300 Fax: 416-493-0623 advertising@metroland.com www.millionsofreaders.com Metroland Media Group