Youths Arrested in Courtenay Armed Robbery

On March 30th, at 9:59 am, the Comox Valley RCMP received a report of an armed robbery, which had occurred at a business on the 700 block of Ryan Road, in Courtenay.

A quick response by police, resulted in the apprehension of two suspects within 6 mins of the robbery. The suspects, both young offenders, are currently in custody.

‘With a great response time, and witness information provided, the two involved were able to be apprehended very quickly,” stated Cst Rob Gardner, Comox Valley RCMP Media Relations Officer.

This investigation is still ongoing with the assistance of the Comox Valley RCMP General Investigation Section and the Comox Valley Forensic Identification Section.