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Nine arrested, four charged after armed robbery in Moncton

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Charges have been laid against four people in connection with an armed robbery.

RCMP say it happened at around 9:30 pm on Wednesday on Burlington Avenue. A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after he was reportedly robbed by seven people.

Police arrested nine suspects between the ages of 24 and 57 years old.

Two of them were picked up on outstanding warrants unrelated to the incident.

Four others, who are 25, 29, 32 and 39 years old, are charged with armed robbery with a firearm and remain behind bars.

They remain behind bars with a court date scheduled for October 19.

The remaining three were released without charges.

Anyone with information or video who may have witnessed it is asked to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400. 

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Armed robbery at Convenience Store in Blockhouse

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Police are looking for information after an armed robbery at a convenience Store in Blockhouse.

Lunenburg RCMP say it happened Tuesday around 8:30 p.m., on the 500 block of Highway 325.

A man entered the store, pointed a gun at the clerk who was the only one in the store at the time, and demanded money. He then left in a small white SUV that was last seeing backing up School Road.

There were no injuries reported.

The suspect is described as six feet tall, wearing a black coat with the hood up and a brown face covering.

Police are asking for video or dashcam footage. The investigation is being supported by forensics.