A woman is facing a robbery charge following an incident at a downtown store in Peterborough, Ont., on Wednesday.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 10 a.m., a loss prevention officer at a business in the area of Brock Street and George Street North contacted police about a woman who had allegedly left the store with unpaid items.
The woman then punched the security officer in the face when confronted, police said.
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Police searched the area, found the suspect a few blocks away, and arrested her.
The 37-year-old Peterborough woman was charged with robbery with violence.
Police say she was held in custody and made a court appearance later Wednesday.