Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)
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Charges laid in London convenience store robbery

London police credit the public with helping them make an arrest in a convenience store robbery that happened in late March.

After receiving "numerous tips" from the public, police arrested a 29-year-old London man last Friday in connection with the March 23 robbery at a store in the area of Gainsborough and Wonderland roads.

According to police, a man walked into the store and assaulted an employee before taking off with some products.

A 29-year-old man is now charged with robbery.

"The London Police Service would like to thank the public for assistance in this investigation," police said in a statement.

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