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London, Ont. man charged after security guard was threatened during armed robbery: police

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A London man has been charged in relation to an armed robbery in the north end of the city earlier this week.

Police say a male suspect entered a pharmacy at 759 Adelaide St. N around 8:50 p.m. on Monday and left the businesses with property belonging to the pharmacy.

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A security guard approached the suspect and demanded that the return of the property.

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According to the police, the suspect then produced a screwdriver and knife and threatened the security guard.

Police were contacted and the suspect was arrested nearby.

A 37-year-old London man has been charged with armed robbery.

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No injuries were reported during the incident.

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