A 42-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Wetaskiwin earlier this month.
RCMP say that on June 2, at around 2:19 a.m., a suspect entered the store on 40 Avenue, pointed a black handgun at an employee, and made demands. The individual then fled with various smoking-related items.
Following an investigation, officers arrested a suspect on June 5 and executed a search warrant at a residence on 53A Street in Wetaskiwin. During the search, police located two pellet handguns.
Michael Jonathan McMahon, a resident of Wetaskiwin, has been charged with:
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Robbery with a firearm,
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Two weapons offences and
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Disguise with intent.
McMahon was remanded into custody after appearing before a justice of the peace. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 17 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Wetaskiwin.
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