Flin Flon make arrest in two robberies

October 15, 2019
Flin Flon, Manitoba

News release

On October 11, 2019, at approximately 8:30 am, RCMP responded to a robbery at a business on Highway 10 A, in Flin Flon.

A female entered the business with her face covered and holding a can of bug spray. The suspect demanded money from the employee, but left empty-handed.

The suspect then entered a second business, also on Highway 10 A. She threatened to spray the employee with bug spray, attempted to grab money from the till but was unsuccessful, and then fled on foot.

RCMP have arrested Alexis Chung-Saunders, 22, of Flin Flon, and she has been charged with Robbery x 2 and Disguised with Intent to Commit an Offence x 2.

She has been remanded into custody and is appearing in court today.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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