File: 25-178
The Saint John Police Major Crime Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in an armed robbery investigation.
It is reported that:
On Thursday, January 9, 2025, at approximately 2:21 a.m., the Saint John Police responded to an armed robbery at a lounge on Westmorland Road.
A man wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with a white emblem on the chest entered the lounge armed with a firearm and attempted to obtain money from the cash register. During an altercation between the man and another individual in the bar, the firearm was discharged. The suspect was then seen leaving in a dark-colored four-door sedan.
No serious physical injuries were reported.
The Major Crime Unit continues to investigate. At this time, no charges have been laid.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has dash-cam or video surveillance of the incident at the time it occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
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