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N.B. RCMP arrest one armed robbery suspect, seek another

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

New Brunswick RCMP say they have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Saint-André, but they’re still looking for a robbery suspect in Moncton.

Police say they arrested Bernny Parent of Grand Falls on Wednesday. His charges stem from a home invasion last year, where he allegedly assaulted and threatened people inside a Saint-André home.

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The 42-year-old man has appeared in Edmundston provincial court and was released. He’s scheduled to return to court on March 30, 2020.

Police say they’re still looking for a suspect in connection with an armed robbery in Moncton.

In a news release, police said the CIBC on Mountain Road was held up by a man at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say the suspect entered the bank with a weapon, demanded cash then fled.

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There were no injuries, police added.

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The suspect is described as a 5’7” man, who at the time was wearing a black ski mask, brown winter jacket and dark blue jeans.

Police say this man is wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Moncton on Tuesday, Nov. 20. New Brunswick RCMP

Anyone with information is asked to contact Codiac RCMP or Crime Stoppers.

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