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New Brunswick trio face charges after armed robbery in Moncton, N.B.

Heavily-armed police officers respond to a robbery in Moncton, N.B., on March 2, 2020. Courtesy of Wade Perry

New Brunswick RCMP say three people have been charged following a home invasion in Moncton, N.B., on Sunday.

Police say that at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at a home on Botsford Street.

A 30-year-old-man was allegedly confronted by a 27-year-old armed with a weapon inside the home and demanded money.

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The 30-year-old resident fled the scene and nobody was injured.

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When officers arrived on the scene shortly after the robbery, police arrested a 44-year-old woman leaving the residence. A 27-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were also arrested inside the home.

All three appeared in Moncton Provincial Court on Monday.

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Maria Baker, 26, and Toni Elizabeth Goulette, 44, have been charged with one count each of robbery with a firearm.

Chase St. Pierre, 27, has been charged with a count of robbery with a firearm and wearing a disguise with intent.

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All three have been remanded into custody and are scheduled to return to court on March 6 for bail hearings.

Police say their investigation is ongoing.

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