Ponoka RCMP investigate youth-involved robbery at local liquor store

Jun 22, 2023 | 2:53 PM

Ponoka RCMP are investigating a youth-involved robbery at a local liquor store.

On June 15 at 7:03 p.m., Ponoka RCMP say they received a report of a robbery at a liquor store in the Town of Ponoka.

Upon arrival, officers arrested a male who had been allegedly detained by staff.

They state investigation revealed that three suspects entered the store and allegedly began stuffing liquor into their clothing. When confronted by an employee, one of the suspects allegedly broke a wine bottle and assaulted the employee causing minor injury.

The two additional suspects fled.

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RCMP have charged a 17-year-old resident of Montana First Nation with robbery.

The youth has been released for a future court date in Ponoka.

While RCMP continue to investigate, they are asking for public assistance in identifying the additional suspects. RCMP have provided surveillance photos of the suspects in hopes that they will be identified.

If anyone has information regarding this crime or those responsible, they are being asked to call Ponoka RCMP at 403-783-4471. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by Internet at www.tipsubmit.com or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions). To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

Ponoka RCMP investigate youth-involved robbery at local liquor store

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