Calgary police say the quintet of suspects were arrested in connection with a robbery and a botched attempted robbery on the morning of Oct. 27. Four teenagers entered the Oakridge Community Pharmacy at 3109 Palliser Dr. SW around 11am. that day and demanded drugs from the safe, police say. They fled with the drugs in a vehicle driven by a fifth youth, police say, but the descriptions given after the incident were familiar. Police say about an hour earlier, they were called to a similar incident at the Cranston Smart Drug Mart at 35 Cranford Way SE, although in that case the foursome suspect who entered took off before any robbery took place. Police, assisted by the HAWCS helicopter, stopped a vehicle matching the description and arrested five teenagers inside. All five teenagers are charged with multiple offences, including robbery and disguise with intent. Because of their ages, police will not identify them, but all of the youths appeared in court on Thursday. The investigation into the incidents is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to call them at 403-266-1234. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477, online at calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app.
