Calgary police charge 17-year-old in two June armed robberies, seek two more suspects

Calgary police have charged a 17-year-old male in two armed robberies in June 2026 and are asking the public to help identify two other suspects. The youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, will next appear in court on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.¹

The first robbery happened on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at about 9 p.m. (21:00), police said. Three suspects entered Carrie's VIP Body Care at #7A, 2016 25 Ave. N.E., one of them armed with a firearm. People inside hid in a back room, called police and did not interact with the suspects, who fled in a black Jeep Grand Cherokee believed to be stolen.¹

At about 10:20 p.m. (22:20) that evening, police believe the same three suspects entered Bud Mart at 20 Copperpond Passage S.E., again armed with a firearm. They threatened and assaulted an employee and a customer, then fled with cannabis products and cash.¹

On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, police found the Jeep in the southwest community of Woodbine. Investigators located evidence inside the vehicle and identified a suspect.¹

Police arrested the suspect at a residence in Saddle Ridge on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. The next day, officers executed a search warrant at the residence and seized a cellphone, a loaded handgun and ammunition.¹

The 17-year-old is charged with three counts of failure to comply, one count of possession of stolen property over $5,000, one count of pointing a firearm, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, two counts of disguise with intent and two counts of robbery with a restricted or prohibited firearm. Further charges are pending.¹

Police described the first outstanding suspect as a man about 18 to 20 years old, last seen wearing a face mask, a black sweatsuit, black gloves with a white pattern and black running shoes. The second is described as male, about 16 to 18 years old, last seen wearing a face mask, a black sweatsuit and black running shoes.¹

Images showing a youth's face cannot be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, police said. An image showing the charged youth from the side, including the clothing he wore at the time of the incident, is available.¹

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident or the suspects' identities is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app. The case number is CA26265380/5624.¹

The youth's next court appearance is Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026.¹