Two people are facing a laundry list of charges following a robbery Wednesday night in the southeast end of the city.
The incident happened shortly after 8 p.m. at the Shoppers Drug Mart at 1155 Commissioners Road East, London Police said Thursday.
Police allege two adult males, armed with a firearm, entered the pharmacy wearing masks and demanded prescription medication from staff. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of medication, the two fled the scene in a stolen truck that was waiting outside, police said.
Officers heading to the scene observed the truck and engaged in a short pursuit to try and stop the vehicle. Two police vehicles were damaged in the pursuit, and the two suspects were taken into custody. No officers were hurt, but police said the two suspects inside the truck were taken to hospital for unspecified injuries.
The heavy police presence on Commissioners Road attracted the attention of nearby residents, as well as those caught up in the ensuing traffic jam.
As a result of the investigation, two males, Vaughn French, 34, and Konrad French, 38, both of Muncey, have been jointly charged with:
- Two counts of armed robbery
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Use of firearm during the commission of an indictable offence
- Occupy motor vehicle with firearm
- Possession of a schedule I substance for purpose of trafficking
- Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence
Police said Konrad French faces additional charges including driving while disqualified, flight while pursued by peace officer, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, breach of probation, possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order, pointing a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
Vaughn French also faces additional charges of fail to comply with recognizance and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon, police said.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.
With files from Matthew Trevithick, Natalie Lovie
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