Winnipeg police arrested two women in connection with an early-morning convenience store robbery Monday.
A convenience store in the 1200 block of Jefferson Avenue was robbed of cash and cigarettes by two female suspects, one armed with a knife.
Police, along with the Air 1 helicopter and a K9 unit, searched the area and located both suspects on the 700 block of Sheppard Street, where they were arrested.
Eliza Marie Berrens, 22, is charged with robbery and wearing a disguise with intent.
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Evelyn Blanche Beardy, 44, faces charges of robbery, weapons possession, carrying a concealed weapon, and wearing a disguise with intent.
Both were detained in custody.
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