Reported Armed Robbery at Champs Variety: No Reported Injuries
Mon, 2019-04-15
Around 12:45pm today (April 15th) police officers responded to a reported armed robbery at Champs Variety on The Glebe Road in Pembroke.
It appears that two suspects entered the store and demanded money, with one of the individuals pointing an object at the cashier that was covered in a piece of clothing – but believed to be a firearm.
Both suspects then left the area on a red motorcycle with an undisclosed amount of cash.
No one was hurt in the incident and inquiries are underway.
Witnesses or members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Department on 247-1744 or the independent and anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477 at the earliest opportunity.
21 Year Old Motorcyclist Hurt in Devonshire Collision This Morning
Around 7:55am today (April 15th) police and fellow first responders were dispatched to a reported two vehicle collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire, near Loyal Hill Road.
Details remain limited at this time. However, the collision apparently involved a motorcyclist and a car driver, with the rider – said to be a 21 year old St. George’s man – understood to have sustained a serious leg injury.
He was transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance and at last check this afternoon was still receiving treatment at the hospital.
Traffic diversions were in effect for approximately two hours while the relevant police personnel processed the scene.
Inquiries continue and any witnesses are asked to call the main police telephone number 295-0011.
