Man accused of robbing downtown Edmonton vape shop with knife and bear spray still at large
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a shop at Kingsway and 105 Street in May. The getaway vehicle is a dark blue 2009-2011 Mazda Tribute SUV.
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Edmonton police are asking the public for help identifying a man who robbed a vape shop at Kingsway Avenue and 105 Street on May 5.
The suspect entered the shop armed with a knife and bear spray, stole merchandise, and fled as a passenger in a vehicle. Police describe the suspect as between five-foot-eight and five-foot-10 with a medium build and light brown beard. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white loafers, and black sunglasses. He carried a green shopping bag.
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.
If you have information about the robbery or can identify the suspect, contact Edmonton Police Service.
Has the suspect been apprehended since the public appeal in June?
Who was driving the getaway vehicle?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
What store was robbed and where?
A vape shop located at Kingsway Avenue and 105 Street in Edmonton was robbed on May 5.
What weapons did the suspect have?
The suspect was armed with a knife and bear spray.
What was the getaway vehicle?
The getaway vehicle is a dark blue 2009 to 2011 Mazda Tribute SUV with a black roof rack and a tinted passenger-side rear window.
How would you describe the suspect's appearance?
The suspect is between five-foot-eight and five-foot-10 with a medium build and a light brown beard. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, white loafers, and black sunglasses, and carried a green shopping bag.
