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Teen charged after attempted robbery

The 16-year-old suspect allegedly showed an apparent firearm while demanding an item from the complainant
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DRYDEN — A 16-year-old faces multiple charges after a robbery with an imitation firearm.

Provincial police said officers responded to a Government Street business on Tuesday evening after receiving reports of an individual with a weapon.

Police said the suspect approached the complainant, showed an apparent firearm, and demanded an item.

The complainant contacted police, and officers located the suspect at the business in possession of a pellet gun.

The teen is charged with robbery with a weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, imitation firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

The accused remains in custody for a bail hearing.




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