Police seek information about suspect related to cannabis store robberies

Investigators from the Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who is believed to be responsible for robbing several cannabis stores while wearing a disguise in Calgary and Edmonton.

On Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, at approximately 11 p.m., just as the shop was closing, the suspect entered Lux Leaf Cannabis, located at 7171 80 Ave. N.E. Once inside, the suspect demanded cannabis products from employees and subsequently fled the store on foot with several items.

Throughout September and October 2024, it is believed the same suspect committed several additional cannabis store robberies across Calgary, where he would enter the business near closing time and demand cannabis products before fleeing the scene on foot.

It is believed the suspect was in possession of a firearm during most of the robberies.

Investigators also believe the suspect committed similar offences in Edmonton.

After following all investigative leads, officers have not been able to successfully identify the suspect, and we are now asking for the public’s help to identify him.

The suspect is described as a man aged 25 to 35 years old, between 5’6” and 5’10” tall, with a medium build. The suspect disguises himself by wearing fake beards and moustaches, baseball hats, and sunglasses.

Anyone who has information about these incidents, or who knows the identity of the suspect, is asked to call the Calgary Police Service non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or the Edmonton Police Service non-emergency line at 780-423-4567.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

CPS case #: CA24363129/3951

EPS case #: CA240685748/CA240697733