The town council office in St. George’s is open once again after an unusual incident forced its temporary closure earlier this week.

RCMP received a call Tuesday afternoon alleging that an armed robbery had just occurred. Responding officers determined that the armed robbery never happened. The 61-year-old town clerk was subsequently arrested and charged with mischief and theft over $5,000.

The town says all funds have been recovered.

The town council is taking a sympathetic tone, saying that their thoughts are with the person involved and that they hope the necessary support and care is provided to address “any health or stress-related challenges.”