Two men have been arrested after what police say was a drug-related attempted armed robbery in downtown Red Deer.
Police were called to 4911 51st St. at 10 a.m. on Tuesday to a report of an altercation. Two males had entered the building when the altercation broke out and a knife was brandished.
Attending immediately, police located and apprehended two males.
Police said the investigation determined the incident was allegedly drug-related and the individuals were known to each other.
No one was injured.
Chance Shane Mitchell, 24, of Red Deer is charged with robbery. Mitchell has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Red Deer provincial court on June 4.
Steven Gordon Hubley, 29, of Red Deer is charged with two counts of double doctoring and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Hubley has been released from custody and will appear in court on May 28.