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Arrest Made In October Robbery In St. Marys

A Stratford man is in custody, facing a charge of robbing a variety store in St. Marys in October.

A man entered the M & M Variety Store on Water St. S on the night of October 26, and threatened the clerk. He then removed cash from the register and fled on foot.

After a lengthy investigation, the Perth County OPP Crime Unit arrested 24-year-old Tyler Richardson of Stratford.    He is charged with one count of robbery.

He has been remanded in custody until a court appearance in Stratford on December 19.

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