Extensive search leads to robbery suspect arrest

Source: Brandon Police Service Media release

On Monday evening, a 911 caller reported a robbery in progress in the 700 block of Franklin Street.  The male victim was being robbed of his personal property by a male armed with a knife.  After an extensive search of the area the suspect was located and arrested without incident.  The 29-year-old male from Brandon is being held in custody for a court appearance in the morning.  He is charged with robbery with violence and breach of two court orders.  The victim was not injured during the incident.