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Girl, 17, charged in knifepoint robbery of Peterborough, Ont., convenience store

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Police say a 17-year-old girl is charged following a knifepoint robbery at a convenience store. They say a female entered a Peterborough, Ont.

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. — Police say a 17-year-old girl is charged following a knifepoint robbery at a convenience store.

They say a female entered a Peterborough, Ont., convenience store last evening allegedly brandishing a knife and demanded cash and cigarettes.

Investigators say the employee handed over some money and cigarettes and the suspect fled the store.

They say officers located her a few hours later at a home in Peterborough.

The girl was to appear in court Tuesday facing a charge of robbery with a weapon.

 

The Canadian Press

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