Police arrest two people from Hamilton - charge both with the robbery of two Burlington drugstores

Crime 100By Staff

April 24, 2015

BURLINGTON, ON

On April 23rd 2015, members of the Halton Regional Police – 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested two Hamilton residents in connection with two recent Pharmacy Robberies in Burlington.

Drugs from police raid - April 2015

Part of the evidence seized by police in Burlington pharmacy arrests.

Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Horning Drive in Hamilton where a significant quantity of stolen narcotics, a stun gun, stun flashlight, flick knife and a quantity of cocaine and marihuana were seized.
Arrested and held for bail are:

Geoffrey Peter MACPHERSON (29 yrs) of Horning Drive in Hamilton

• Robbery X2
• Wear Disguise X2
• Possession of prohibited weapon X3
• Possession of prohibited weapons while prohibited X 8
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana)
• Possession of controlled substance (hydromorphone) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (temazopam) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (lorazepam) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (oxycodone) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (hydromorph contin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (morphine sulphate) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (Tylenol 3) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime X 2
• Breach Probation X3

Sarah Elizabeth MACDONALD (26 yrs) of Horning Drive in Hamilton

• Robbery X2
• Possession of prohibited weapon X3
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana)
• Possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a controlled substance (marihuana)
• Possession of controlled substance (hydromorphone) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (temazopam) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (lorazepam) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (oxycodone) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (hydromorph contin) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (morphine sulphate) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of controlled substance (Tylenol 3) for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of property obtained by crime X 2

The pharmacies held up were St George Pharmacy located at 5295 Lakeshore Road in Burlington. The pharmacist at that location fled from the drugstore when the robber pulled up his shirt to reveal his waistband.

The I.D.A. pharmacy located at 1893 Appleby Line in Burlington was the second drugstore robbed. In that instance the suspect demanded narcotics and money while brandishing the knife at the pharmacist. The suspect was given an unknown quantity of narcotics and money.

Anyone who may have witnessed these incidents or has information that would assist investigators who have not yet spoke to police are asked to contact Detective Phil Vandenbeukel – Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2343 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or through the Internet at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes.)

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2 comments to Police arrest two people from Hamilton – charge both with the robbery of two Burlington drugstores

  • Frank Rance

    I just noticed my error.

    Geoff MacPherson is the correct name, not Geoff MacDonald.

  • Frank Rance

    I just read the Burlington Gazette story on Geoffrey MacPherson & Sarah MacDonald who were arrested for robbery at two Burlington pharmacies. The employees and general public were placed in great danger. I went on facebook to find the guy and here he is.

    Check him out at: Geoff MacDonald facebook.

    There’s photos of him, his house inside and out, boat and truck, a dog, plus some of his girlfriend, but she’s wearing sunglasses, and it’s difficult to get a good look at her. His facebook account states that he attended Mohawk College. Also, you will be able to see his complete list of “Friends”. You may know one or more of them.

    We need to constantly support and assist our police in removing despicable low life, like these two from our community. If you know these two, and can help the police, please do your part and notify Detective Phil Vandenbeukel.

    Here’s a note to criminals. Don’t have a facebook account.