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Armed robbery suspect in custody after fleeing from Chestermere RCMP

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RCMP are investigating after an armed robbery in Chestermere – Nov 22, 2018

RCMP have a man in custody following a dangerous series of events in Chestermere.

Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, RCMP were called to a report of an armed robbery at a local restaurant.

The suspect’s vehicle was spotted by police but when they attempted to stop the grey sedan, it fled at a high rate of speed on to Highway 1.

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Police said the vehicle crossed the median two times before eventually stopping.

Cavan Cachene, 31, from Lethbridge, was charged with a number of offences, police said Friday, including use of a firearm in commission of offence, uttering threats, failure to stop for a police officer and impaired driving.

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There were no reports of injuries or property damage, police said.

Investigators don’t believe the incident was random.

— With files from Global News’ Dominic Terry

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