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Robbery Suspects In Custody; Conducted Energy Weapon Recovered In Abbotsford

, 07 Mar, 2019 10:10 PM

    Yesterday, two males entered a store in Sevenoaks Shopping Center, and attempted to steal a pair of sunglasses worth $700. When confronted by staff, the males fled on foot.

     

    While exiting the mall, one of the suspects attempted to use a conducted energy weapon on a mall security guard.

     
     

    Two males matching the suspects’ descriptions were located a short time later and arrested.

     

    Two young Abbotsford men, 18 years old and 17 years old, remain in custody facing numerous charges including Robbery, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and failing to comply with court orders.

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