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

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.