Armed robbery suspect arrested at southeast Calgary bank Tuesday morning
A man was taken into custody shortly after an armed robbery at a Scotiabank branch in Mahogany Plaza around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police recovered a gun at the scene.
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Calgary police arrested a suspect minutes after an armed robbery at a Scotiabank branch in Mahogany Plaza in the southeast on Tuesday, October 13.
Police were called around 11:30 a.m. after a robbery involving a weapon. The suspect fled the scene but was apprehended a short distance away. Officers found the suspect in possession of a gun.
No injuries were reported. Officers remained on scene as the investigation continued. Police have not yet disclosed the suspect's identity, the amount stolen or attempted to be stolen, or what charges may be laid.
This marks another armed robbery in Calgary within recent months, following an armed robbery at a Calgary pub in July linked to a vehicle theft spree, and firearms offences that sent another suspect fleeing through the Beltline in August.
The facts
When did the armed robbery at Scotiabank in Mahogany Plaza occur?
The armed robbery took place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, around 11:30 a.m. at the Scotiabank branch in Mahogany Plaza in southeast Calgary.
Was a weapon recovered?
Yes. Police found a gun in the suspect's possession after apprehending him a short distance from the Scotiabank in Mahogany Plaza.
Were there any injuries?
No injuries were reported in the armed robbery at the Scotiabank in Mahogany Plaza.
