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Two teens accused of armed robbery of a food store remain on bail

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

TWO teenagers are accused of robbing a food store last year of $700.

Justice Cheryl Grant-Thompson charged Tario McPhee, 19, and an 18-year-old male with armed robbery.

The pair faced additional charges of receiving, possessing an unlicensed firearm and possessing ammunition.

The pair, armed with a handgun, allegedly robbed Weizhen Jiang of $700 belonging to Harding’s Food Store on July 13.

McPhee was later arrested after allegedly being found with a silver and black coloured.22 Ruger pistol.

The two pleaded not guilty to all charges. They were then informed that their matter would be transferred to Justice Gregory Hilton. Their bail will continue as they await trial.

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