LONDON, ONT. -- London police have charged a 33-year-old man after he allegedly swung a hatchet during an incident Friday evening.
Police say around 7:45 p.m., the suspect entered a store in the Argyle Mall and placed a number of items into a basket.
About an hour later, the man tried to leave without paying for the items.
An employee approached the suspect and a fight ensued, with the accused pulling out a hatchet and swinging it, damaging some property. No one was hurt but damage is pegged at $1000.
The suspect fled on foot but was quickly tracked down by police.
The accused is charged with robbery, mischief under $5000 and fail to comply with a release order.
He will appear in court May 27.
