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Man charged in convenience store robbery

A London man is facing charges after a convenience store was robbed on Monday.

According to London police, a man went into a store at 487 Hamilton Rd. around 3:20 a.m. Monday armed with what appeared to be a gun. He took several items from the store and took off. The cashier wasn't hurt.

Police were called and made an arrest nearby. Officers seized an airsoft style gun.

A 24-year-old man is charged with armed robbery, possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order, and using a firearm while attempting to commit an offence.

He is to appear in court later this month.

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