Arrest made in Summerside armed robbery investigation

Kevin Yarr | CBC News | Posted: March 30, 2017 12:59 PM | Last Updated: March 30, 2017

RCMP Emergency Response Team assists in arrest

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Caption: Summerside police released this image from a security camera of the incident Saturday. (Summerside Police Service)

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Police have made an arrest in connection with Saturday night's armed robbery at the Subway restaurant on Water Street in Summerside, P.E.I.

Summerside police investigating robbery

The arrest was made about 9 a.m. Thursday. A 36-year-old man was taken into custody. Summerside police were assisted by the RCMP Emergency Response Team from P.E.I. and New Brunswick.

Image | Water Street at MacEwan Road in Summerside, P.E.I.

Caption: Water Street was blockaded at MacEwan Road during the arrest. (Brian Higgins/CBC)

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The arrest happened at a local motel. No one was injured.

Summerside police say they received help from Charlottetown police and the RCMP throughout the investigation.

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Arrest made in Summerside armed robbery investigation

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