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Man charged after armed robbery in Eskasoni

RCMP have charged a man after an armed robbery in Eskasoni.

It happened at a business on Shore Road at about 9 p.m. Friday.

Police say no one was injured in the incident.

The suspect ran into the woods.

About an hour later, officers arrested a 34-year-old We’koqma’q man at a residence and found a knife like the one described in the robbery and money.

He was held in custody and is due to face weapons charges in court Monday morning.


  • Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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