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3 arrested after forcing victim to withdraw money from Peterborough bank: police

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Three people face robbery-related charges following an incident in a parking lot in Peterborough on Wednesday afternoon.

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According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 3:45 p.m., three individuals drove the victim to a financial institution on Chemong Road.

It’s alleged the trio — brandishing a firearm — forced the victim to remove money from his account from an ATM.

The bank contacted police after the victim went inside and asked for help.

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Police made two arrests at the scene.

Christopher Crowe, 58, of Lakefield, and Amy Ferguson, 38, of Peterborough, were arrested and charged with robbery with a weapon, extortion and forcible confinement.

They were held in custody and attended court on Thursday where they were remanded in custody and will appear in court on Monday, police said.

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On Thursday, police located a third suspect.

Brandon Martin, 39, of Lakefield was charged with robbery with a weapon, extortion, and forcible confinement. He was held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

“It is important to note that this was a street-level robbery and not a bank robbery,” police said.

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