Two armed robbery suspects caught

MERRITT – Two armed robbery suspects were caught by Merritt RCMP after robbing a gas station.

According to RCMP, they were called to the 2300 block of Nicola Avenue as it was alleged two suspects had robbed the store with hand guns and assaulted the clerk.

“Police Dog Services were called out to assist,” said Merritt RCMP. “One of the suspects was located and apprehended by the police dog after a short chase.”

Officers said the man was found to be in possession of an air pistol, a long serrated knife with a gut hook, and other various items and what is believed to be the stolen merchandise from the robbery.

The suspect was held and then released on conditions at the request of Crown Counsel.

After further investigation, police said they identified the second suspect as Timothy James Molnar.

“On June 17, 2022, Mr. Molnar was located and arrested by police,” said RCMP. “He was found to be in possession of an air pistol and what is believed to be more stolen merchandise from the robbery. On June 18, 2022, Mr. Molnar was charged with Robbery and held in custody to appear in Court on June 27, 2022.”

If anyone has any information about this incident and has not yet spoken to police, please call the Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.