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Police Seize Machete After Robbery

Police have arrested a man after a robbery at a Shopper’s Drug Mart.
It happened Thursday morning, with officers arriving to find a silver vehicle leaving the parking lot.
They found out that a man had entered the store, put items in a basket, and left without paying. As he exited the store, he had a large knife and pointed it towards a security guard.
Police were able to quickly find the man on Pruden Street, then taking him to Police Headquarters.
Officers also found the large knife that was used during the robbery.Kolten WOO, 20, of Thunder Bay, is charged with:• Robbery• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous PurposeHe appeared in bail court on Thursday, Nov. 18 and remains in custody with a future appearance date.
  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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