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St. Norbert woman arrested in connection with Pembina Highway bank robbery

A child and puppy are now safe following a drug, weapons-related arrest on Empress Street, Winnipeg police say. Elisha Dacey/Global News

A St. Norbert woman is in custody facing charges of robbery and uttering threats after a Pembina Highway bank heist.

The suspect, 49, was arrested shortly after a teller at the financial institution was ordered to hand over an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect took off but was arrested soon after at a St. Norbert home, where the money was recovered.

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No one was physically hurt in the incident.

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