Suspects caught on camera during an armed robbery at a Petro Canada gas station in Blackfalds May 21. (Blackfalds RCMP)

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Blackfalds RCMP have made an arrest in the investigation of an armed robbery at a local gas station last month.

The suspect was located and arrested without incident in Red Deer’s Timberlands neighbourhood on May 31.

Mounties conducted three search warrants in Red Deer and Blackfalds detachment areas and seized a Dodge Ram pick-up, and a firearm believed to be involved in the robbery. After further examination, the firearm used was determined to be an imitation firearm.

Michael Roesler, 45, of Red Deer, has been charged with robbery, using an imitation firearm in the commission of an offence, and breach of recognizance to keep the peace. He remains in custody for an appearance in Red Deer provincial court on June 16.

However, police say a second suspect has yet to be identified.

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It was on May 21 at 8:07 a.m., when Blackfalds RCMP received a 911 call of an armed robbery that had occurred at a Petro Canada store in the area of Aspen Lakes Boulevard in Blackfalds.

At approximately 8 a.m., two males wearing face coverings entered the store with what was believed to be a firearm and demanded cash and other goods. A quantity of cash and goods were obtained before the suspects fled from the store in what was believed to be a 2009-2010 black or dark blue Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab pick-up truck.

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Blackfalds RCMP are asking anyone who may have information regarding this incident to please call the Blackfalds detachment at 403-848-1936 or your local police.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

The incident remains under investigation.