EDMONTON- The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) has arrested a man in connection with eight drive-by personal robberies that happened between Oct. 10 and 17.
Police had said men walking alone were targeted by an individual who would approach them in a vehicle, and demand personal belongings from them.
An investigation into the robberies has led to the arrest of 22-year-old Jessie Paul Springer.
Police said all the robberies took place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and that none of the victims were injured.
“All of the complainants did the right thing,” said Acting Det. Mike Kluthe with Southwest Division. “They all complied with the demands of the suspect, and called police.”
The robberies reportedly took place at the following locations:
- Oct. 12, at 4 a.m. in the area of 101 Street & 85 Avenue
- Oct. 14, at 10 p.m. in the area of 9104 – 82 Avenue
- Oct 14, at 9:45 p.m. in the area of 92 Avenue & 85 Street
- Oct. 14, at 11:25 p.m. in the area of 110 Street & 85 Avenue
- Oct. 17, at 12:20 a.m. in the area of 76 Avenue & 99 Street
- Oct. 17, at 5:15 a.m. in area of 49 Street and 137 Avenue
- Oct. 17, at 5:15 a.m. in area of 49 Street and 137 Avenue
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An investigation into the seven robberies revealed an additional one:
- Oct. 10, 2013 at 1:30 a.m. in the area of 85 Street and 93 Avenue
Springer faces the following charges: robbery (x2), robbery with a firearm (x6), possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose (x8), disguise with intent (x3), possession of stolen property (x6), theft under $5000 (x2), fraud under $5000 and possession of marijuana.
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