Mounties in Nanaimo say a man brandished a loaded crossbow during a robbery in the city this weekend.
The incident occurred shortly after 7 a.m. on Saturday, near the intersection of Milton and Nicol streets, according to a news release from Nanaimo RCMP.
Police found the suspect "in nearby bushes," and "retrieved a loaded crossbow and several knives," according to the statement. They were unable to locate a firearm, however.
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