Advertisement

Food delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Spruce Grove, Alberta RCMP arrest 2 youths

An immitation gun used to rob a delivery driver in Spruce Grove, Alta. on March 22, 2023. Parkland County RCMP

Two youths were arrested and charged after a food delivery driver was robbed Wednesday evening west of Edmonton in Spruce Grove, Alta.

Parkland County RCMP said officers responded around 5:35 p.m. to reports of a robbery in the Calahoo area of the city.

The victim, a food delivery person, was reportedly robbed at gunpoint by two suspects. The victim was not injured, police said.

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

RCMP said Mounties found the suspects in the area. A search warrant was carried out and the weapon, which police said turned out to be an imitation firearm, was found and seized by police.

Two youth suspects have been charged with robbery with a firearm and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.

Story continues below advertisement

The names of the underage suspects will not be released due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Click to play video: 'Suspect falls through ceiling while trying to evade Spruce Grove RCMP'
Suspect falls through ceiling while trying to evade Spruce Grove RCMP

Sponsored content

AdChoices