Armed robbery suspects arrested, replica gun involved

A police car drives by London Police Headquarters in London, Ont., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Geoff Robins

Two people have been arrested after a replica firearm was used in a robbery, according to police.

Around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, police said a man went into a business in the 400 block of Wharncliffe Road near Devonshire Avenue, took items and left the store on foot.

A female employee stopped the suspect and the two people got into a verbal argument that turned physical when the suspect pushed the store employee.

A nearby man tried to diffuse the situation, when police said the suspect pushed him to the ground and pulled out what appeared to be a firearm and threatened the man.

A woman associated with the male suspect, also got involved and allegedly assaulted the male victim before both suspects fled on foot.

After getting a suspect description, police found and arrested a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, both from London.

The man is charged with armed robbery, pointing a firearm, uttering threats of death or bodily harm, and resist police officer.

The woman is charged with one count of assault.