A 25-year-old Prince George man is facing charges after an armed robbery at a jewellery store at the 1600 block of 15th Avenue.
According to the RCMP, it happened just after 10:30 on Saturday morning where the suspect entered the store, produced what looked to be a handgun and fled on foot with some jewellery.
A search for the suspect took place and was later tracked down at a vacant home on 17th Avenue.
Police also responded to a call at 1:30 where a theft suspect was being held down near Highway 16 and Range Road.
Officers found the culprit to be in possession of clothing items that were stolen from a store on Walls Avenue.
Investigators believe the suspect for shoplifting was the same person responsible for the armed robbery.
Jordan Neil Shaw has been charged with several offences including:
- Robbery
- Using an imitation firearm while committing an indictable offence
- Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence
- Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace (2 counts)
- Fail to comply with probation (4 counts)
- Theft under $5000
- Carry a concealed weapon
He will appear in court today (Monday).
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