Calgary man, 21, charged after two attempted carjackings in Martindale

Calgary police have charged a 21-year-old man after two attempted carjackings in the northeast community of Martindale, including one in which a victim was assaulted with bolt cutters and left with serious injuries.¹

Amine AYMAN ABDELLI faces two counts of robbery, one count of aggravated assault, two counts of assault with a weapon, one count of breach with a release order, one count of disguise with intent, one count of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, one count of possession of methamphetamine and one count of operating a motor vehicle without insurance, the City of Calgary said.¹

Police responded at approximately 12:31 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, to reports of an assault and attempted carjacking in the 200 block of Martinvalley Crescent N.E., according to the city.¹

Investigators believe the suspect approached a man and demanded his vehicle. When the victim refused, the suspect assaulted him with a pair of bolt cutters, the city said.¹

The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where his condition was later upgraded to stable.¹

Shortly after, police believe the suspect targeted a second victim in a nearby area and tried to steal that person's vehicle before fleeing. The second victim had minor injuries that did not require medical attention.¹

Officers located and arrested the suspect a short time later. Following the arrest, the suspect appeared to be experiencing a medical episode and was transported to hospital for treatment, the city said.¹

ABDELLI is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.¹

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, visiting www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or using the P3 Tips app.¹

The case number is CA26462890/4931.¹