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Overnight robbery results in arrest

A man has been arrested after a robbery in Collingwood on April 10.

Just before 8 p.m., Collingwood and Blue Mountains OPP received a complaint, citing a man with his face disguised and carrying an edged weapon went into a restaurant on Hurontario Street. It was reported he demanded cash and threatened staff.

With cash from the register, the suspect ran. Officers arrived with the canine unit and arrested a man matching the suspect's description nearby.

The money stolen was recovered.

A 37-year-old Barrie mad has been charged with robbery with a weapon and wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence.

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