A man, armed with a weapon, allegedly robbed a 61-year-old man on King Street East in Saint John, N.B., on Tuesday, according to a news release from police. At roughly 7:52 p.m., police responded to reports of a person screaming for help in the 200-block area of King Street East, police say. Police say a 61-year-old man was walking with a walker along King Street East when the suspect allegedly approached him armed with a weapon. “There was a struggle and the suspect stole the man’s bags and wallet,” police write in the news release. The suspect then fled towards Pitt Street. The 61-year-old man was examined by paramedics at the scene, according to police, and did not suffer any physical injuries. Police describe the suspect as: If anyone has information or video footage of the incident, or if anyone witnessed the incident, police ask them to call 1-506-648-3333 or contact Crime Stoppers. For more New Brunswick news visit our dedicated provincial page.
