Suspect in Tuesday robbery in Courtenay arrested

Comox Valley RCMP released the photo of a robbery suspect at a business in the 1500-block of Cliffe Avenue in Courtenay Tuesday afternoon. Photo courtesy Comox Valley RCMP.

Police say the person who allegedly robbed a Courtenay business Tuesday afternoon has been arrested.

Comox Valley RCMP say a report of a robbery in the 1500-block of Cliffe Avenue came in around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 13.

Officers spoke with the victim and witnesses shortly after arrival, but the suspect had fled.

Police did release a photo of the suspect and on Nov. 15, they confirmed he had been arrested. The suspect is a 29-year-old man from Nanaimo and he remains in custody pending a court appearance.

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