A 39-year-old man from London, Ontario, and a 35-year-old man from St. Thomas, Ontario, face robbery and drug charges in connection with a robbery at a Wellington Road South store, London police say.
Officers responded to the scene at 1105 Wellington Rd. Around 3:30 pm Tuesday for a reported robbery, and upon arrival, they say two suspects tried to flee but were detained.
Police allege that they seized a replica firearm, $ 1,107 in Canadian cash, 21 grams of cocaine, seven grams of crack cocaine, 21.5 oxycodone pills, 63 grams of sharp agent, and two cell phones.
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Both defendants face charges of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a Schedule I substance, and theft of less than $ 5,000.
The 35-year-old man faces an additional charge of dangerous operation of a means of transportation and the escape of a police officer, police said.
The 39-year-old man appeared in court in London on Wednesday, while the 35-year-old is expected to appear in court on January 21, 2022, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or Crime Stoppers.
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