Edmonton police seek public help identifying vape shop robbery suspect on Kingsway
A man displayed a knife and bear spray during a robbery on May 5 around 9:21 p.m. at a vape shop near Kingsway and 105 Street. He fled in a dark blue Mazda Tribute SUV.
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Edmonton police are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a vape shop near Kingsway and 105 Street on May 5 around 9:21 p.m.
The suspect displayed a knife and bear spray during the robbery and stole merchandise before fleeing in the passenger side of a vehicle. The getaway vehicle is a 2009 to 2011 dark blue Mazda Tribute SUV with a black roof rack and a tinted passenger-side rear window.
Police describe the suspect as standing between five-foot-eight and five-foot-10 with a medium build and light brown beard. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white loafers, and black sunglasses. He was carrying a green shopping bag.
The Edmonton Police Service issued a public appeal for information on Tuesday. Anyone with details about the robbery or the suspect's identity is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
This robbery is part of an ongoing pattern of incidents targeting vape shops in Edmonton. Police previously sought help identifying a vape store robbery suspect in June 2026, and a man accused of robbing a downtown Edmonton vape shop with a knife and bear spray remained at large as of September 22, 2026.
The facts
What weapons did the robbery suspect display?
The suspect displayed a knife and bear spray during the robbery at the vape shop near Kingsway and 105 Street.
What vehicle was used as the getaway car?
A 2009 to 2011 dark blue Mazda Tribute SUV with a black roof rack and a tinted passenger-side rear window was used in the getaway.
How can people report information about the robbery?
Anyone with details can contact Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
