A 39-year-old man has been charged in connection with two armed robberies that took place in Collingwood, Ont., earlier this year.
The two robberies took place when a lone man went into two businesses in the area, pulled a weapon and demanded cash, police say.
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In both cases, officers say an employee complied and the suspect made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Police say Justin Muenez, 39, from Collingwood, has been charged with two counts of robbery with a weapon, disguise with intent, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of carrying a concealed weapon, using an imitation firearm, possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
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Officers also recovered an imitation pistol, a shotgun with ammunition and methamphetamine at a Collingwood home in connection with the investigation.
Muenez was held for bail on Thursday.
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