Teen charged in robbery series targeting cannabis stores

We have charged a 15-year-old male in relation to three cannabis store robberies that occurred over the weekend.

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., an unknown individual wearing a disguise, entered 13th Floor Cannabis, located at 8060 Silver Springs Blvd. N.W. At the time, the suspect threatened an employee with a weapon while demanding cannabis products and subsequently fled the store on foot.

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, at approximately 8:25 p.m., the same suspect is believed to have entered Cowboy Vape & Smokes, located at 4624 Varsity Dr. N.W., and once again threatened an employee with a weapon, demanded cannabis products and fled the store on foot.

A short time later, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the same suspect is believed to have returned to 13th Floor Cannabis and demanded cash and cannabis products while threatening an employee with a weapon.

In each of the instances, the suspect fled the business with an unknown amount of merchandise. 

As a result of the investigation, the suspect was arrested shortly after the third robbery without incident, and a search warrant was subsequently executed at a residence in the community of Silver Springs where stolen items believed to be taken during the robberies were recovered.

A 15-year-old male has been charged with one count of robbery and two counts of robbery with a firearm. He will next appear in court on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The teen cannot be named under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. 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

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