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Man charged in armed robbery

A knife-point robbery at a convenience store has led to charges against a London man.

London police say a man robbed the store at 551 Richmond St. around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. The man is alleged to have been armed with a knife when he demanded cash from the clerk.

Police arrested a suspect not far from the store. Officer seized a knife and the stolen cash.

No injuries were reported.

A 48-year-old London man is charged with armed robbery and failing to comply with a release order.

The accused was released from custody and is to appear in court in February.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

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