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Calgary police lay charges after senior ‘struck from behind’ in parking lot

Duran Ross Buffalo, 36, faces a total of seven charges against him. File/Global News

A month after a senior was attacked in a southeast Calgary parking lot, police have laid charges in connection with the crime.

Calgary police said the 67-year-old man was in the parking lot of a shopping centre in the 3300 block of 17 Avenue S.E. at around 2:30 p.m., when he was struck from behind.

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The victim, who suffered a concussion, was treated by EMS at the scene.

Police said the suspect made off with the victim’s wallet, which contained $200 in cash and bank cards.

“The victim’s bank card was used at a gas station in southwest Calgary shortly afterward on the same day,” a Tuesday statement from police read.

Shawn Alvin Phillip McMillan, 37, is charged with one count of robbery, three counts of fraud and one count of possession of a controlled substance.

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The Calgary police are thanking the public for their help in the investigation.

 

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