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.