On Wednesday, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police service responded to a call at a business in the 0-100 block of Great Northern Road for a report of a robbery.
Police say that the accused took several items and attempted to leave the business without paying for them. When confronted by staff, the accused allegedly pulled a knife and threatened the staff members and left the business.
911 Communications received a call about the incident and officers were dispatched to the scene and located the accused a short time later.
Melanie Syrette was arrested and has been charged with robbery with a weapon and uttering threats.