Calgary law enforcement has taken a 17-year-old into custody for two violent heists occurring on June 16,2024. The arrest follows the recovery of a stolen Jeep and a loaded firearm in the Saddle Ridge area.
The June 16 spree from 25 Avenue N.E. to Copperpond Passage
The robbery spree began at approximately 9:00 p.m. at Carrie's VIP Body Care, located on 25 Avenue N.E. During the incident , a trio of individuals entered the salon, with one suspect reportedly brandishing a weapon. According to the report, witnesses inside the business hid in a back room to avoid the intruders, who eventually fled the scene in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Roughly 90 minutes after the salon robbery, the same group of three suspects targeted the Bud Mart on Copperpond Passage S.E. During this second heist, the suspects allegedly threatened and assaulted both an employee and a customer. the group reportedly escaped with cash and a selection of cannabis products, leading Calgary police to conclude that the same group was responsible for both the salon and the convenience store attacks.
A stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee and a loaded handgun in Saddle Ridge
The investigation gained momentum a week after the robberies when officers located the stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee in the Woodbine community. As reported by the source, a thorough examination of the vehicle provided the evidence necessary to link a suspect to the crimes.
On October 6, Calgary police arrested a 17-year-old male at a residence in Saddle Ridge. During the arrest, officers seized a loaded handgun and ammunition from the property. The teenager is now facing 11 criminal charges, though his identity remains protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The search for the 18-to-20-year-old male and his teenage accomplice
Despite the arrest in Saddle Ridge, two members of the robbery trio remain at large. The first outstanding suspect is described as an adult male between the ages of 18 and 20. Witnesses noted he was wearing a face mask, a black sweatsuit, black running shoes, and distinctive black gloves featuring a white pattern.
The second outstanding suspect is a teenage male estimated to be between 16 and 18 years old. This individual was also seen wearing a face mask, a black sweatsuit, and black running shoes. Because this suspect is likely a minor, Calgary police have not released facial images, though they have provided a side profile image showing the clothing worn during the crimes.
Who is the man in the white-patterned gloves?
While one suspect is in custody, several questions remain regarding the identities and whereabouts of the remaining two accomplices. it is currently unknown if the remaining suspects are also minors or if they have been linked to other recent crimes in the Calgary area. furthermore, investigators have not yet confirmed if the loaded handgun seized in Saddle Ridge was the same weapon used during the June 16 robberies.
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