Calgary police have charged a teenager in relation to a number of robberies that happened throughout the city.
According to investigators, a young man sprayed bear spray at another person he was in an argument with on a Calgary Transit bus at about 12:45 p.m. on May 24, before fleeing from the bus.
Police said about 10 other passengers were affected by the bear spray.
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A week later, on May 31, a man had made arrangements to meet at a public place in Marlborough Park to sell an item of clothing. When the man arrived at about 5:50 p.m., police said he was approached by two suspects who demanded he hand over the item.
When he did, police said the suspects bear sprayed him and ran away.
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Police said two other similar robberies happened on Saturday, June 1 in the communities of Abbeydale and Applewood Park.
Investigators worked with school resource officers to analyze evidence from the scenes and identify a potential suspect. The 16-year-old was arrested on Tuesday and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, robbery and assault with a weapon. Police said it’s expected more charges will be laid as the investigation continues.
Because the young man charged is a youth, his identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
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