Person charged after robbery in Renfrew

An individual has been charged following a robbery in Renfrew.

Renfrew OPP said officers responded to a reported robbery at a convenience store on O’Brien Street, at around 3:45 p.m. on Monday.

Police said a person entered the store, assaulted an employee and exited with stolen goods.

Officers then located the person and arrested them.

Police seized a knife and recovered the stolen goods.

As a result, a 46-year-old from Horton Township is facing charges including robbery with violence, assault, weapon possession and uttering threats.