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By Jaryn Vecchio

Robbery Attempt

Robbery suspects allegedly hide in crawl space to avoid arrest in Buffalo Narrows

Mar 9, 2023 | 5:22 PM

RCMP are charging two people after they allegedly were caught trying to rob a residence in Buffalo Narrows.

Around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were called to a property on the 1000^th block of Seright Place in the community. They quickly found out that two people were involved and they were believed to still be in the residence.

After getting a warrant to search the property, they went inside and soon heard movement coming from the crawl space. They also found evidence to suggest that the suspects may have a firearm, so they ended up securing a perimeter around the residence.

They made sure all neighbours were safe before calls were made for the suspect to turn themselves in.

A 26-year-old woman exited the residence and was arrested without incident. Shortly after, a 20-year-old man was also arrested without incident.

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The man, later identified as Johnny Thompson, has since been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, resisting arrest, and two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. He made his first court appearance on Mar. 9 in La Loche.

Jade Chartier, the woman arrested in the incident, has been charged with possession of stolen property. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 10, 2023, in Buffalo Narrows.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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