Armed robbery charge laid after theft of liquor
(Source: London Police Service)
A London man is charged after police say a suspect pulled a knife in a store on York Street.
Just before 12 p.m. on Wednesday, police say a man entered a business, selected a bottle of liquor, concealed it under his shirt and tried to leave the store without paying.
When the man was approached by security, police say he pulled a knife and fled the area on a bike.
Officers were able to track down a suspect in the 100 block of Dundas Street, the stolen liquor was recovered and no injuries were reported.
A 29-year-old has been charged with one count of armed robbery.
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