A 32-year-old man is facing charges after a Moncton convenience store was held up early Wednesday morning.
Codiac Regional RCMP say the robbery happened around 5 a.m. at the Needs Convenience on Morton Avenue.
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Police arrested the man a short distance from the scene.
Officers believe the suspect attempted to flee the scene by car.
A weapon was seized, along with stolen items. Police believe the weapon was used during the robbery.
There were no injuries.
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Police expect the suspect to appear in court Wednesday afternoon to face charges in connection with the robbery.
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