Calgary Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a man believed to be behind up to seven robberies targeting cannabis and liquor stores in the city.
In a notice shared on September 26, Calgary Police Services say six robberies of cannabis stores and one liquor store occurred from Tuesday, July 30, 2024, to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. They believe the man they are seeking is responsible for those robberies.
Authorities shared several images of the man in different stores, hoping someone could help identify him.
Police say the suspect is believed to have entered several businesses, inquired about the products, and then fled with stolen items. In some instances, the suspect is said to have also threatened the store employees with a gun, demanded cash, and fled with an undisclosed amount of money and stolen merchandise.
The suspect is described as a man, approximately 25 years old, between 5’9” and 5’11” tall, with a medium build. The suspect is believed to have worn various distinctive outfits during the robberies that police believe may help identify them, such as:
- A black cowboy hat with silver detail on the band, black mirrored sunglasses, a black windbreaker, black jeans, black Sketchers sneakers and was carrying a black backpack.
- A black jacket with neon-yellow and white reflective material, black pants, a red and black toque, neon-yellow gloves, black mirrored sunglasses, black shoes and was carrying a black backpack.
- A black hooded jacket, black pants, black mirrored sunglasses, black shoes and was carrying a black backpack.
- A blue zip-up hoodie, a white shirt, a black and white Calgary Flames baseball cap, beige pants, blue and white runners, and was carrying a black backpack.
Anyone who has information about these incidents or knows the identity of the suspect is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. More information can be found here.
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