A man wanted in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a grocery store in Sidney has been arrested.
According to the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP, 41-year-old Mark Nathan Mulschlegel was taken into custody on April 2nd, following information provided by members of the public.
Police say Sooke RCMP were able to quickly locate and arrest Mulschlegel without incident. He remains in custody.
Mulschlegel had been the subject of an outstanding warrant out of Sidney for robbery with a firearm and possession of stolen property under $5,000.
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The warrant was linked to an alleged incident at the Save-On-Foods in Sidney. At the time, police said the suspect was armed and considered dangerous.
In an earlier appeal, officers urged the public not to approach him and to report any sightings immediately.
In a media release, Sidney/North Saanich RCMP thanked the public for their assistance, noting that community tips played an important role in “bringing the situation to a safe resolution.”
