It was a quick case for Thunder Bay Police after an armed robbery.
Officers responded to a call at Intercity Shopping Centre just after noon on Thursday, April 28 following reports of an armed robbery with bear spray.
Police learned a female accused had entered the Marshalls store and attempted to steal merchandise. When staff asked the accused to drop the merchandise, they were threatened with bear spray.
The suspect then fled on foot.
Investigators located the suspect almost immediately after arriving at the mall. Further investigation confirmed the female suspect they located was in possession of stolen store merchandise and a can of bear spray.
The 39 year old woman from Thunder Bay was charged with Robbery with a Weapon, and Theft Under $5,000 and was remanded into custody with a future appearance date.