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The RCMP is investigating after a robbery took place at a business on Main Street in Swan River.

Officers got a call about a disturbance in the area, and when they arrived, they discovered that a male suspect entered the business, threw items at the employee, and then assaulted him. The employee ran to a nearby business for help and the suspect fled the scene.

Officers located the suspect, 22-year-old Noah Bercier of Swan River nearby and he was arrested without incident. Bercier has been charged with Robbery and Mischief and was remanded into custody.

The victim, a 34-year-old male suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.