The accused was charged with armed robbery, assault with a weapon, disguise with intent, and possession of a firearm while prohibited, following a robbery at a pharmacy where opioids were stolen.
The Crown relied on circumstantial evidence, including the accused's post-offence conduct of demanding a ride and threatening a witness near the scene shortly after the robbery.
The court found that the Crown proved the accused's identity beyond a reasonable doubt.
Furthermore, despite the weapon not being recovered, the court inferred from the witnesses' observations and the accused's conduct that the weapon was a real firearm.
The accused was found guilty on all four counts.
