Charges laid in Blackfalds armed robbery

BLACKFALDS- On May 1, RCMP responded to an armed robbery on Broadway Avenue shortly after midnight.

A lone male was walking and was approached by three teens in a black car.

A handgun was pulled and pointed at the male, and his backpack and contents were taken.

Mounties have now arrested two young men and a youth.

Charged with robbery with a firearm are Connor Buyar, 18, of Lacombe and Nicholas Gibson, 18, of Red Deer.

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A male youth from Blackfalds who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act has also been charged with robbery.   

(Gary McKinnon)