Calgary police say they have arrested and charged two teenagers in connection with an armed robbery at the One Stop Vape Shop in October.On October 22 at about 6:40 p.m., two teens reportedly entered the One Stop Vape Shop, located at 6100 Macleod Trail S.W., wearing masks to hide their faces. According to police, the suspects allegedly threatened the store’s employee with a gun before fleeing on foot with cash and vape products.An investigation was launched immediately..Same pair robs Calgary vape store twice.“These types of armed robberies can be incredibly traumatic for the victims,” said Staff Sergeant Kurt Jacobs of the Arson and Robbery Unit. On November 19, officers soon identified one suspect and executed a search warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Edgeburn Lane N.W. There, a 17-year-old male was arrested and charged with robbery using a firearm, unlawful confinement, disguise with intent, and breach of a firearms prohibition. He is due back in court on December 20..Alberta’s new vaping tax harms the vaping industry.The investigation then shifted to locating the second suspect. On December 5, police executed another search warrant at a home in the 200 block of Martindale Blvd. N.E. A 15-year-old male was arrested and charged with robbery using a firearm, unlawful confinement, disguise with intent, breach of probation, and breach of a release order. He will appear in court on December 12..OLDCORN: Health Minister Holland puts politics before effective quitting smoking methods.“I want to thank the investigators for their work on this file, which led to holding these teens responsible for their actions,” said the One Stop Vape Shop manager Jacobs.“Special thank you to the Calgary Police for apprehending these dangerous thieves."“Our employee is still shaken from the robbery, which will take some time to recover.”Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the teens’ names cannot be released.
