Two people have been arrested following an armed robbery at a residence in Minden, Ont., on Thursday.
According to Haliburton Highlands OPP, around 1:30 p.m., officers attended a Parkside Street residence following reports of a robbery.
Investigators — with assistance from City of Kawartha Lakes OPP — located two suspects a short time later. A firearm was recovered, OPP said.
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Tanya Lescan, 39, and Jeffery Wittred, 55, both of Minden Hills Township, were arrested and charged with robbery using a firearm, assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine).
Both were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on Jan. 21, OPP said.
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“There are no concerns for public safety at this time,” police said.
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