The Prince George RCMP is investigating a robbery that took place on Tuesday.
Police say at around 1:30 p.m., officers found a stolen vehicle near the 2100 block of Norwood Street, which subsequently fled from police, though officers didn’t pursue the vehicle but instead conducted patrols around the area.
Roughly 10 minutes after, Mounties received a report of a man wearing a face mask at a gas station on the 8000 block of the Hart Highway in a vehicle matching the description of the previously stolen vehicle.
The man approached a female victim, assaulting her with a weapon, stealing her vehicle and driving away.
Officers quickly located the vehicle and arrested 20-year-old Scott William Jacob Teece, with charges approved for:
- Theft of a motor vehicle (two counts)
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Flight from police
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Robbery (two counts)
- Assault with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
The victim was not seriously injured, and the suspect will remain in custody until his next court appearance.
Anyone who may have witnessed or have footage of these events is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at at 250-561-3300.
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