Second Suspect Sought in Armed Robbery in Tobique First Nation

RCMP are appealing to the public to help in locating a robbery suspect as they continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred at a store in Tobique First Nation, New Brunswick earlier this week.

Tobique First Nation RCMP say that at about 1 a.m. on Monday, March 2nd, two armed men entered Cripy's Take Out on Route 105 in Tobique First Nation and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. No one was injured.

A 19-year-old man is facing charges in connection with the incident. Police are asking for the public's assistance to help identify and locate the second suspect.

The 19-year-man appeared in Grand Falls Provincial Court on Thursday, and was charged with armed robbery, wearing a mask while committing an offense, and possession of a firearm while prohibited. He has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear back in court on April 7, 2015.

Anyone with information regarding this armed robbery can contact the Tobique RCMP at 506‑273-5003, or provide the information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at www.crimenb.ca or 1-800‑222-TIPS (8477).