EDMONTON — Several people were arrested after a robbery at a liquor store in north Edmonton Sunday afternoon.
Police were called to a liquor store in the area of 118 Avenue and 66 Street around noon. Sgt. Mitchell Davie with the Edmonton Police Service said the suspects used some sort of pepper spray or bear mace to subdue the store clerk.
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The EPS Canine Unit helped lead police to a nearby home. A nearby resident said the home was surrounded by police for several hours before the suspects were led out of the home by officers with their rifles drawn.
“Those suspects are in custody at this time. There’s no believed risk to the community,” said Davie.
Davie did not say how many people were taken into custody.
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