Armed men are running around the City of Edmonton robbing pawn stores and shooting employees..For the second time in a month, the crooks terrorized pawn shop workers with reckless intent to injure them.. Edmonton robberyEdmonton robbery .The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is now seeking the public’s assistance once again in identifying four suspects that were involved in the latest armed robbery.On Tuesday, shortly after 6 p.m. four suspects wearing masks, gloves and carrying bags, reportedly entered a pawn shop located around 92 Street and 34 Avenue..Three customers and three employees were present at the time..One suspect armed with a handgun demanded everyone lie on the ground. As two store clerks tried running to the back employee area of the store, the gunman fired at them..The employees were not hit and were able to flee. The third employee and three patrons were unable to flee but were not harmed..The suspects then smashed a glass display case containing jewelry, grabbed as much as they could, then ran out the front doors..READ MORE: WATCH: Gunmen rob Edmonton pawn shop, shooting staff members.Police believe some of the suspects involved in this latest robbery may also have been responsible for a robbery that took place on Dec. 16, 2022, at Big C Pawn, located near 46 Street and 118 Avenue..“Due to the violent and reckless behaviour of these suspects, we are advising pawn shops and jewelry stores to be mindful of who they are allowing in their stores,” Det. Michael Walkom with EPS Robbery Section said..“For the safety of all staff and patrons, it is highly recommended customers are only allowed access after they have shown their faces and provided identification.”.Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
Armed men are running around the City of Edmonton robbing pawn stores and shooting employees..For the second time in a month, the crooks terrorized pawn shop workers with reckless intent to injure them.. Edmonton robberyEdmonton robbery .The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is now seeking the public’s assistance once again in identifying four suspects that were involved in the latest armed robbery.On Tuesday, shortly after 6 p.m. four suspects wearing masks, gloves and carrying bags, reportedly entered a pawn shop located around 92 Street and 34 Avenue..Three customers and three employees were present at the time..One suspect armed with a handgun demanded everyone lie on the ground. As two store clerks tried running to the back employee area of the store, the gunman fired at them..The employees were not hit and were able to flee. The third employee and three patrons were unable to flee but were not harmed..The suspects then smashed a glass display case containing jewelry, grabbed as much as they could, then ran out the front doors..READ MORE: WATCH: Gunmen rob Edmonton pawn shop, shooting staff members.Police believe some of the suspects involved in this latest robbery may also have been responsible for a robbery that took place on Dec. 16, 2022, at Big C Pawn, located near 46 Street and 118 Avenue..“Due to the violent and reckless behaviour of these suspects, we are advising pawn shops and jewelry stores to be mindful of who they are allowing in their stores,” Det. Michael Walkom with EPS Robbery Section said..“For the safety of all staff and patrons, it is highly recommended customers are only allowed access after they have shown their faces and provided identification.”.Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567.
