**** New Glasgow Police Release
New Glasgow Regional Police charge man in robbery
New Glasgow Regional Police has charged a man after a robbery on Marsh Street that took place at a gas station/convenience store in New Glasgow.
On December 10, at approximately 8:30 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police officers responded to a robbery that occurred at a gas station/convenience store on Marsh Street, New Glasgow. New Glasgow Regional Police officers responded to a complaint that a store employee had been confronted by a man who pointed a gun at the employee and demanded money. The man fled the gas station on foot with cash.
A description of the man was provided by the employee and confirmed through video surveillance.
With assistance of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Dog Services, officers contained the area and began to search for the man.
At approximately 2:17 a.m., New Glasgow Regional Police officer located and safely arrested a 39-year-old man nearby.
39 year-old-man Jeffrey Ryan Cosh was charged with the following offences:
- Armed Robbery.
- Disguise with intent to commit indictable offence.
- Use of a firearm while committing an offence.
- Pointing a firearm.
- Carrying a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence
- Fail to comply with probation.
- Possession of firearm knowing possession is prohibited.
- Possession of firearm while prohibited from doing so.
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to today in Provincial Court in Pictou.
A second person was also involved and New Glasgow Regional Police are continuing to investigate his identity.
