Sask. RCMP arrest, charge, Toronto man wanted in a million-dollar diamond heist

Published Friday October 10th, 2008

THE CANADIAN PRESS

SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - RCMP in Saskatchewan say they have arrested and charged a man wanted in a million-dollar diamond heist in Toronto.

Mounties said they stopped a driver acting suspiciously on the Trans-Canada Highway near Swift Current.

They said when they approached the man's vehicle he ran away and later fought with officers.

RCMP said they later learned the man was wanted by Toronto Police for armed robbery at a jewelry store where thieves stole more than $1 million in diamonds.

Swift Current RCMP said they recovered more $10,000 in cash.

Gustavo Ramirez Ramirez, 38, of Toronto, also faces charges of assaulting a peace officer and obstruction.

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