Teen charged in pair of Calgary armed robberies; two suspects still at large

A 17-year-old boy was arrested October 6 and charged in connection with two armed robberies that occurred about 80 minutes apart on June 16 in northeast Calgary. A loaded handgun and ammunition were seized during a search warrant at a residence in Saddle Ridge on October 7.

The first robbery occurred around 9 p.m. at Carrie's VIP Body Care on 25 Avenue N.E., where one suspect armed with a gun entered the premises. Employees hid in the back room and called police; the suspects left without incident.

Approximately 80 minutes later, suspects armed with a gun robbed Bud Mart in Copperfield. An employee and customer were threatened and assaulted. The suspects took cash and cannabis products.

Investigators believe the robberies involved a black Jeep Grand Cherokee that was later recovered June 23 in the southwest community of Woodbine.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces two counts of robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm, two counts of disguise with intent, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, one count of pointing a firearm, one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000, and three counts of failure to comply. Additional charges are pending.

Police are still seeking two other suspects. The first is described as a male aged 18–20 wearing a face mask, black sweatsuit, black gloves with a white pattern, and black running shoes. The second is described as a male aged 16–18 wearing a face mask, black sweatsuit, and black running shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Calgary Police Service or Crime Stoppers anonymously.