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Arrest made in connection with armed robbery in December at Red Deer business

A man from Red Deer faces charges following an armed robbery in 2024.

The incident occurred on December 22nd just after 6:30am. Police say a panic alarm went off at a business on Reichley Street in Red Deer.

Mounties say an unknown man had “entered the business with a firearm, pointed it at the worker, and demanded money” before fleeing the area in an SUV,

A 49-year-old Red Deer resident has been arrested following further investigation and he faces three counts of robbery with a firearm, plus three counts of disguise with intent to commit an offence.

After being released on an undertaking with conditions, he has an upcoming court date in Red Deer set for March 31st.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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