CORNWALL, Ontario – Cornwall police have arrested one of two men involved in a pharmacy robbery in the city – but one is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.
Police issued an update on the June 20 pharmacy robbery that saw two men, who had hidden their faces, steal money and narcotics.
On Tuesday Cornwall police attended the Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre and charged Matthew Armstrong, age 29, of Ottawa, with Armed Robbery, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Disguise with Intent, Drive while Disqualified, and two counts of Theft of Motor Vehicle.
He was located and arrested in Ottawa on June 22 after having fled Ottawa Police Officers in a stolen motor vehicle taken from Cornwall. Further investigation revealed that he was one of the men involved in the pharmacy robbery. He remains in custody awaiting a Bail Hearing.
The second man involved in the robbery has been identified as Adam Martin, age 33, of Akwesasne, Ont.
A Warrant has been issued for his arrest. He should be considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Cornwall police at 613-933-5000 and speak with Det. Tony Joseph at extension 2422 or contact Crime Stoppers at 613-937-8477.
