Robbery Charge Laid

File: 2025255388

At approximately 1:40pm yesterday afternoon (Feb 26), Officers responded to a report of two males in an altercation inside a local business on Richmond Street.

Upon arrival, Police located a male with minor facial injuries.  The male reported that he was assaulted by another male and his backpack was stolen. The injured male was treated by IEMS on scene and did not require further care.

E-Watch video captured the suspect and Officers were able to identify him at that time.  At approximately 2:30pm, Officers located the suspect on Pownal Street and arrested him without incident.

A 40 year Charlottetown male has been charged with robbery and breach of probation.  The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Both men were known to each other, there was no risk to the public.