A 19-year old man is in custody following a robbery in Quesnel.
RCMP Sergeant Clay Kronebusch says they were called to a hardware store in the 100 block of Reid Street on Sunday afternoon at around 4-30.
He says a man attempted to steal several items and staff attempted to intervene.
“The man presented a hatchet and struck the staff member in the head. A physical struggle ensued between the suspect and staff at the store. The suspect pulled a large knife and stabbed the employee in the arm and then fled the store.”
Kronebusch says the employee suffered a laceration to his head and arm.
A suspect, identified as David Wesley, was arrested the following day and remains in custody pending a court date.
Kronebusch says “police would like to remind people to use caution when confronting individuals involved in criminal activity, as they can be unpredictable and often carry weapons.”
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