New Glasgow Regional Police have charged a 37-year-old man from New Glasgow in connection with an armed robbery investigation.
According to a press release, police say they received a report of two men entering a guest room at the Tara Inn, located on East River Road, at 5:42 p.m. on Dec. 21.
READ MORE: Man charged after vehicle clocked travelling 63 km/hr over speed limit — N.S. RCMP
Police say the men left with an undisclosed amount of money and property. The suspects reportedly left before police arrived at the scene.
New Glasgow Regional Police say the 37-year-old man now faces charges of robbery with a weapon, theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance.
According to police, the 37-year-old is being held in custody and is expected to appear in Pictou provincial court on Jan. 6 of next year.
READ MORE: Nova Scotia man wanted on province-wide warrant — RCMP
New Glasgow Regional Police say they’re also looking for a second suspect, who is described as a 30- to 35-year-old Caucasian man standing between five feet eight and five feet 10 inches with a medium build and a clean-cut beard.
Police also say they’re looking for a second vehicle in connection with the incident, which is described as a dark-coloured, four-door sedan.
Police ask anyone with information regarding the incident to call the New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941 or contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers.
- Man charged in surfer deaths told girlfriend he killed ‘3 gringos,’ court hears
- Ontario man on trial for killing his mother takes the stand: ‘I lost it’
- Drone used to smuggle $250,000 worth of contraband into N.B. prison, police say
- Quebec man pleads guilty in hit and run that killed 7-year-old Ukrainian girl
Comments