2 Siksika men face multiple charges in relation to armed robbery of Gleichen cannabis store

RCMP hats can be seen in this undated file photo. (File)

Two residents of Siksika Nation face charges in relation to a November armed robbery of a Gleichen, Alta. cannabis store.

On Nov. 27, Gleichen RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at the cannabis store, where they say two suspects came into the store with a weapon and demanded cannabis products.

Both suspects fled in a stolen vehicle with cannabis products.

On Dec. 7, following an investigation, members of the Southern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit (SAD CRU) along with members of the Gleichen RCMP, executed a search warrant on a residence in Siksika.

Brandon Royal, 23, was arrested and charged with the following:

•          Robbery with a firearm;
•          Wearing a disguise with intent;
•          Two charges of failing to comply with a release order;
•          Two charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
•          Two charges of possession of a firearm contrary to order;
•          Possess a firearm knowing its serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed;
•          Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
•          Unauthorized possession of a firearm knowing he was not the holder of a licence; and
•          Careless use of a prohibited firearm.

After a bail hearing, Royal was remanded into custody. He’s scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Dec.14.

On Dec. 12, SAD CRU executed a second warrant on a Siksika residence where they arrested Kyler Wolfear, 24.

Wolfear faces the following charges.

•          Wearing a disguise with intent;
•           Robbery with a firearm;
•          Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
•          Possession of a firearm contrary to order;
•          Two charges of possession of a firearm for a dangerous purpose;
•          Possess a firearm knowing its serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed;
•          Unauthorized possession of a firearm;
•          Unauthorized possession of a firearm knowing he was not the holder of a licence;
•          Two counts of fail to comply with release order; and
•          Possession of stolen property over $500.

Following a bail hearing, Wolfear was remanded into custody. He’s scheduled to appear in court in Siksika on Thursday, Dec. 14.