Man and teenager charged in theft at Calgary mall

Calgary police have charged one man and one teenager for stealing winter coats from a Hudson’s Bay department store at a mall in the city.

Investigators say around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, one man and one teen boy went into The Bay at Chinook Mall on Macleod Trail SW, stole two high-end winter jackets, and left the store.

When they were followed by security, police say the man pulled out a knife and threatened officers before leaving the scene.

Staff at the store contacted police and the suspects were found a short distance away in possession of the stolen items.

Twenty-year-old Bobby Burns has been charged with assault, theft under $5,000, and carrying a concealed weapon, according to police.

A 16-year-old boy is also facing a charge of theft under $5,000. He can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Both individuals are set to appear in court on Tuesday, March 5.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers.