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Diners at St. Vital restaurant disarm robber, restrain him until police arrive

A robbery at a St. Vital restaurant was foiled by customers who disarmed the man and restrained him until police arrived.

Man entered restaurant with sharp-edged weapon, demanded money from staff: Winnipeg police

Part of a police car is pictured, showing the words '911 - emergency.'
A 35-year-old man is facing charges after a robbery at a St. Vital restaurant Monday evening. (Jaison Empson/CBC)

A robbery at a St. Vital restaurant was foiled by customers who disarmed the man and restrained him until police arrived.

The incident happened sometime before 6:20 p.m. on Monday on Meadowood Drive, near St. Vital Centre, says a news release from the Winnipeg Police Service.

Police say a man entered the restaurant with his face covered while wielding a sharp edged weapon, and demanded money from two employees.

Several customers intervened, disarmed the suspect and restrained him until police got there, the news release says.

The accused man suffered minor injuries and was assessed by Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service members at the scene.

A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with robbery, possession of a weapon and disguise with intent.

He was released on an undertaking.