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Ponoka armed robbery suspects arrested

Suspects wanted in connection with Ponoka liquor store robbery in August
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Ponoka RCMP have arrested two men in connection with an August armed robbery.

The robbery happened at Hammy’s Liquor Store in Ponoka on Aug. 11.

Ponoka RCMP said about 9:30 p.m. officers responded to an alarm at the store where a masked suspect allegedly waved a knife at the store employee. Another suspect stole liquor while the other manned the door. All three fled in a vehicle.

Police soon arrested and charged an 18-year-old suspect from Maskwacis.

RCMP issued warrants for the two other suspects.

Two men, aged 27 and 30, were arrested Wednesday and charged with armed robbery. The 27-year-old remained in custody and was scheduled to make a Ponoka provincial court appearance Friday.

The 30-year-old suspect was released and is due in provincial court on Oct. 5.

Ponoka and Maskwacis RCMP thanked the general public for their assistance.



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