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