Cape Breton Regional Police say a 16-year-old male is facing multiple charges in connection to robbery of another youth, aged 12, in North Sydney this past Thursday. Photo by CAPE BRETON POST FILEArticle contentA 16-year-old is facing multiple charges following a robbery in North Sydney, police say.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentCape Breton Regional Police say officers responded to the area of King Street near High Street on July 10 and spoke with a 12-year-old male victim, who stated another youth approached him, produced a firearm, demanded money and then left the area on foot.Article contentArticle content“One male youth was robbed by another male youth,” confirmed regional police Insp. Joe Farrell. “The persons involved were on foot.”Article contentArticle contentThere were no injuries reported, police said in a news release. Officers later located and arrested the male suspect, a 16-year-old.Article contentNo other details were revealed in the release regarding the robbery, as according to Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the names of any youth under the age of 18 committing any crime are protected by privacy laws.Article contentThe 16-year-old male, police said, has been charged with the following offences:Article content• Robbery with a firearm • Using a firearm in the commission of an offence • Pointing a firearm • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose • Carrying a concealed weapon • Uttering threats to cause bodily harm • Possession of property obtained by crime.Article contentThe 16-year-old youth, who is currently in custody, is scheduled to appear in Sydney Provincial Court on Monday in relation to the aforementioned charges.Article content— With files from Ian NathansonArticle content
Cape Breton Regional Police charge 16-year-old following robbery in North Sydney
