McPhillips, 300 Blk, Commercial Robbery, Sept 2, 7 p.m.

COMMERCIAL ROBBERY ARREST C10-200299

On September 2, 2010 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Officers responded to a commercial robbery at a business in the area of the 300 block of McPhillips Street.

 

The investigation has revealed that two males entered the business while concealing their identity and confronted an employee. The suspects were observed to be armed with a firearm and bear spray when they demanded cash. It was at this time the employee fled and the suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash.

 

The suspects were observed to flee the area on bikes when they confronted the employee on a second occasion. It was at this time one of the suspects pointed what appeared to be a firearm in his direction. The employee fled to a neighbouring business and police were summoned.

 

Attending officers located one of the suspects in the area of Selkirk Avenue and Battery Street.

 

A 20 year old male has been charged with: Robbery with a Firearm and Wear Disguise with Intent.

 

He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.

 

The investigation is continuing.