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Teens armed with machete, gun tried to steal Halloween candy from youth: Chestermere RCMP

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's "E" division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Posted Nov 1, 2024 4:11 pm.

A group of teenagers east of Calgary allegedly threatened a child with deadly weapons while demanding they hand over their Halloween candy.

Chestermere RCMP say officers were called around 7:55 p.m. for reports of a youth being threatened.

It is alleged a group of up to six teenagers wearing dark clothes and masks demanded the victim hand over their Halloween candy. When the child refused, the group allegedly pulled out a machete and a gun.

The victim ran away and one of the teens allegedly bear sprayed them as they ran.

Police believe the suspects then left the area in a red Volkswagen car.

The group is described as five or six male teenagers in dark clothing and masks.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact Chestermere RCMP.

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