A 15-year-old and a 19-year-old were arrested after robbing a man at knifepoint in broad daylight.
According to the Nanaimo RCMP, the teenagers stole marijuana and cocaine from a 20-year-old man near the Co-op Gas Bar on Bowen Rd, on Monday at about 11 a.m.
During the robbery, the suspects punched the victim and threatened him with a knife. Upon arriving at the scene, police arrested the 15-year-old without incident, and took the 19-year-old into custody after a short foot chase.
Ragnar John Donald (19) has been charged with robbery, possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace (knife), and obstruction. The 15-year-old was also charged with robbery and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace.
Donald was found to be in possession of a knife, bear spray, a small quantity of cannabis, and a white powder, suspected of being cocaine.
“In reference to the drugs allegedly taken from the victim, in considering the level of violence purportedly involved by the suspects, officers [are] using their discretionary powers elected not to pursue charges against the victim, “said Constable Gary O’Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.
The two youths are expected to appear in court on Nanaimo Provincial court on Tuesday.
