Store employees apprehend two people following attempted theft at cigar store in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in Ontario, Canada

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Store employees apprehend two people following attempted theft at cigar store in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Maegen Kulchar - Published Dec 02, 2025

Two people, a male and a female, have been arrested following an attempted robbery at a cigar store in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

According to police, it happened on Monday just before 5 p.m.

Two individuals went into the Cigar Chief location on Airport Road armed with a bat, where they attempted to steal a number of items.

An assault occurred, but the suspect was controlled by employees until police arrived.

The suspects were arrested and held pending a bail hearing.

Police said updates including names of the accused and charges will follow at a later date.

There is no threat to community safety at this time.

— The Whig-Standard

Source: https://www.thewhig.com/news/local-news/store-employees-apprehend-two-people-following-attempted-theft-at-a-cigar-store-in-tyendinaga

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