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Armed Robbery

Suspect in two Quesnel armed robberies arrested

Jan 21, 2023 | 9:19 AM

QUESNEL, B.C. — A suspect in a pair of armed robberies this month in Quesnel has been arrested.

Thirty-year-old Thomas Philips has been charged with two counts of robbery, two counts of disguise with intent, and two counts of possession of an imitation weapon.

Quesnel RCMP say he’s been remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Monday.

Philips is the suspect in a robbery at the Husky gas station on the 400 block of Front Street on January 7 and the robbery of a woman on January 13 at an ATM machine on the 300 block of Reid Street.

Quesnel RCMP say when he was arrested, Philips had a mask and a plastic gun in his possession.

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“We are fortunate the man was arrested before other victims were traumatized by this man’s actions,” says Sgt. Richard Weseen.