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Arrest made in 2019 robbery that saw man tie up Peterborough clerk: police

Police say the clerk was able to free himself and report the alleged robbery. Peterborough Police Service

A man has been charged in connection with a robbery in 2019 in Peterborough, Ont., in which a clerk was tied up.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, a suspect robbed a business on Lansdowne Street in May of 2019. The suspect tied up a clerk and stole merchandise, police said.

At the time of the incident, police said the clerk was “restrained” in a back room and was eventually able to free himself and call police. The victim suffered minor injuries.

Police say the investigation led officers on Thursday to arrest the man via a court order.

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A 29-year man from Richmond Hill, Ont., was charged with robbery with violence, forcible confinement and disguise with intent.

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He was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday, police said.

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