St. Albert RCMP charge four after a series of armed robberies

June 27, 2026 - St. Albert, Alberta
From: Alberta RCMP

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St. Albert, Alta. -  On June 26, 2026, St. Albert RCMP responded to a series of robberies at local businesses, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.

At approximately 6:44 p.m., St. Albert RCMP was dispatched to an armed robbery at a local liquor store. Two male suspects entered the store and attempted to leave with unpaid merchandise. When confronted by staff, one of the suspects produced what is believed to have been a firearm. A licence plate associated with the suspect vehicle was obtained and later confirmed to have been stolen from Edmonton earlier that day.

At approximately 7:17 p.m., St. Albert RCMP responded to a second incident at another liquor store. Two males entered the store and stole a case of liquor. Staff did not confront the suspects, and no weapon was observed.

At approximately 8:01 p.m., St. Albert RCMP received a third report of a robbery at a clothing store. A male suspect entered the store, took approximately 20 shirts, and displayed what is believed to have been a firearm to two employees. The weapon was not pointed at anyone.

Officers located a suspect vehicle in the parking lot of a nearby business bearing the previously identified stolen licence plate. A high-risk arrest was conducted, resulting in the arrest of three individuals inside the vehicle, which was also confirmed to have been stolen from Edmonton. Shortly afterward, officers observed a fourth suspect exiting a nearby store carrying a 

sledgehammer and a tool bag. The individual attempted to flee on foot but was arrested with the assistance of a member of the public.

A search of the vehicle, conducted with assistance from the St. Albert General Investigation Section, resulted in the seizure of bear spray, a sword, and break-in tools.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged:

• A 22-year-old resident of Edmonton;
• A 40-year-old resident of Edmonton;
• An 18-year-old resident of Wetaskiwin; and
• A 23-year-old resident of Edmonton.

All four are charged with:

• Robbery (x3);
• Possession of property obtained by crime (x4);
• Possession of a prohibited device for the purpose of committing an offence (x 2);
• Possession of break-in instruments; and
• Theft under $5,000.

Additional charges include:

• The 22-year-old resident of Edmonton: Resist arrest;
• The 18-year-old resident of Wetaskiwin: Possession of a controlled substance (released for court for July 27);
• The 40-year-old resident of Edmonton: Driving while disqualified or suspended; and 
• The 23-year-old resident of Edmonton.
  • Failure to comply with a release order (x3); and
  • Failure to comply with a probation order (x2).
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After Judicial Interim Release Hearings, all accused, except for the 40-year-old resident of Edmonton, remain in custody and are scheduled to appear in Alberta Court of Justice in St. Albert on June 29, 2026. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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