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Retired cop subdues robbery suspect outside Transcona strip mall

A retired police officer spoiled the get-away for a robbery suspect Thursday. File / Global News

A retired police officer helped catch a robber running from the scene of the crime.

Around 3 p.m. Thursday, police were called about a robbery at a business on Regent Avenue.

A man went in, mentioned he had weapons and demanded money.

He was given cash and ran out. He attempted to car-jack a running vehicle, but the driver grabbed the keys and got away.

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The retired officer just happened to be in the area and was able to apprehend the suspect.

Police then took the 51 year old to jail.​

Darren Rodney Remple has been charged with two counts of robbery. He has been detained in custody.

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