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St. John's pharmacy hit in armed robbery

A suspect is in custody in a late afternoon Thursday armed robbery at a pharmacy on Freshwater Road in St. John's.

SaltWire Network | Posted: May 19, 2017, midnight | Updated: Sept. 30, 2017, 6:23 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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Shortly after 5 p.m., RNC patrol officers were called to the scene.

A 38-year-old man is facing charges of armed robbery, wearing a disguise with Intent to commit an Indictable offence and breach of court orders.

No injuries were reported.

Police say property taken during the robbery was recovered.

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