One man was arrested and charged after an armed robbery in Mobile yesterday led police on a pursuit that ended in CBS.
Ferryland RCMP were contacted about an armed robbery at a convenience store on the Southern Shore Highway in Mobile.
Two people, wearing masks, entered the store, pointed a firearm at staff and left the scene in a black Acura Integra with a small quantity of money.
Witnesses reported that the car was heading in the direction of St. John’s, and it was found abandoned a short time later in CBS.
Officers with the RNC and their police dog unit provided assistance and one suspect was tracked to a nearby property and arrested without incident.
Thirty-six-year-old Darryl McDonald is facing a list of charges including break and entry, use of a firearm in committing a robbery, pointing a firearm and disguised with intent. A full list of charges are as follows:
- Breaking and entering with intent
- Use of firearm in committing robbery
- Disguised with intent
- Pointing a firearm
- Using firearm in commission of indictable offence
- Unlawfully possessing a firearm while under prohibition – two counts
- Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
- Obstructing justice
- Failure to comply with a probation order
He was scheduled to appear in court today. A search is underway for the second suspect and police are seeking any witness information or video footage between 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. on Monday from a number of areas including Mobile, the Southern Shore Highway, Witless Bay Line, TCH, Foxtrap Access and Farmland Lane in CBS.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Holyrood RCMP or Crime Stoppers at 709-229-3892 or 1-800-222-8477.
