Charges have been laid after a knife-wielding suspect tried to steal another man’s dog in Brockville, Ont., police say.
Police were called to reports of a robbery near the Metro grocery store on King Street West around 5:30 p.m. Monday.
They say a man who left his dog tied up outside the store while picking up a couple groceries came out to find a man trying to untie his dog.
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Police say the suspect pulled a knife and swung it toward the dog’s owner after being confronted.
The victim was able to knock the knife away from the suspect, who then fled the area, police say.
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Officers caught up with the suspect a short distance away.
They say the suspect was found to be in possession of a second knife at the time of his arrest.
A 42-year-old man is charged with robbery with a weapon, assault with a weapon, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
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