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RCMP charges man in Blockhouse armed robbery
Lunenburg District RCMP has charged a man in relation to the armed robbery in Blockhouse on October 13.
On October 22, Brandon Lee Wentzell, of Lunenburg County, was arrested and charged with:
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
Possession of a Weapon when Knowing Possession Unauthorized
Possession of Firearm in Motor Vehicle
Robbery with a Firearm
Using Firearm in the Commission of an Offence
Pointing a Firearm
Careless Use of a Firearm
Disguised with Intent to Commit an Offence
Wentzell is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on October 23.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
