Man with Machete Robs Moncton-Area Variety Store

Police have arrested a suspect in connection with an armed robbery on the weekend in Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick.

According to Cpl Mario Maillet of the Richibucto RCMP, a man wearing a ski mask and armed with a machete entered the Saint-Antoine Variety at approximately 9 o'clock Saturday night.

Police say the man demanded cash from the clerk and left with an undisclosed amount of money.  No one was injured during the robbery.

RCMP arrested a 34-year-old Saint-Antoine man on Sunday afternoon.  He is to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on Monday to face charges in connection with the crime.

The Southeast District RCMP continue to investigate.  Anyone with information about this robbery or may have been in the area of the store on the night of Saturday, December 28 is asked to contact RCMP at 506-523-4611 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.crimenb.ca.