The offender was convicted after trial of robbery arising from a planned home invasion robbery targeting jewellery vendors returning home with inventory worth approximately $250,000.
Although not present during the violent robbery, the offender aided the offence by renting a vehicle used in the operation and facilitating access to a building where stolen property was transported.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence given the violent home invasion involving masked perpetrators and serious psychological harm to the victims.
A conditional sentence was found unavailable because the offence constituted a serious personal injury offence within the meaning of the Criminal Code.
Considering parity with other participants, mitigating factors including the offender’s lack of criminal record, limited role, pre‑trial custody, restrictive bail conditions, and immigration consequences, the court imposed a custodial sentence of 18 months.
