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Man, youth charged for alleged theft at Calgary mall

File photo of Calgary's Chinook Mall parking lot. Global News

An adult and a youth have been charged following an alleged theft in Calgary’s Chinook Centre mall late last month.

At around 5 p.m. on Jan. 23, police say the two entered The Bay store at the mall and stole two high-end winter coats, then left. Police said that when they were followed by security officers, the adult produced a knife and threatened the security officers before leaving the scene.

Store staff contacted police and the suspects were located nearby, in possession of the stolen merchandise, CPS said.

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Bobby Burns, 20, was charged with assault, theft and carrying a concealed weapon.

A 16-year-old youth who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act was charged with theft.

Both are due to appear in court on March 5.

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Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call CPS at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers.

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