Calgary police arrest one and seek two more suspects in pharmacy robberies
Posted Sep 22, 2022 6:46 pm.
Last Updated Sep 22, 2022 6:51 pm.
Calgary police have made one arrest and are looking for two other suspects in relation to pharmacy robberies that happened on Monday.
Officers say three suspects entered the Cornerstone Pharmacy on Rundlehorn Drive NE on Sept. 19 just before noon and demanded pharmaceuticals and cash.
They add that the suspects assaulted the pharmacist before running from the store.
About 10 minutes later, police say they received a call about another robbery at Healing Home Medical Clinic on 28 Avenue NE.
During that robbery, investigators say the suspects threatened a woman and locked her in a back room.
When officers arrived, they say a white Nissan Armada fled the clinic.
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Calgary police were able to find one suspect in the Chaparral area after looking for the registered owner of the Nissan Armada.
Officers arrested 19-year-old Man Awok Shot and have charged him with four counts of robbery, two counts of wearing a disguise to commit an indictable offense, and one count of forcible confinement.
They say Shot will appear in court on Oct. 12.
Police say the first suspect was wearing a hoodie with “Gucci” printed on the front, Calvin Klein pants, and say they may have facial hair.
A pharmacy robbery suspect. (CPS photo)
Investigators say the second suspect was wearing a black puffy Columbia jacket, grey sweatpants, and black shoes. Both suspects are pictured with masks on.
A pharmacy robbery suspect. (CPS photo)
Anyone with information about these individuals, or pharmacy robberies in Calgary, is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
