Quesnel RCMP say a man is in custody after he attempted to steal from one store, and then robbed another.
Police say store employees at Rona observed a man attempting to steal tools at around 11-30 on Thursday (Feb 18) morning.
An off duty police officer followed the man out of the store and provided a description of the suspect.
While RCMP were trying to locate the suspect, the man then entered Eagle Home Building Centre and tried to steal a drill.
When approached by employees, police say the man then produced a knife and threatened to kill the staff members.
A police officer who was making patrols was flagged down by an employee.
Officers flooded the area and the suspect was arrested two blocks away.
Police say they recovered both a drill and a knife.
The suspect is due to appear in court on Friday. (Feb 19)
Hie name is not being released at this time.
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