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Charges laid in armed robbery investigation

Blackfalds RCMP have charged three males after an investigation following an armed robbery on May 1st.
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On May 1st, 2017 the Blackfalds RCMP reported an armed robbery in the Town of Blackfalds. A subsequent investigation has resulted in the arrest of two adult males and one youth.

18 year old Connor BUYAR of Lacombe, Alberta has been charged with;

  • Criminal Code - S. 344(1)(a.1) - Robbery with a firearm

BUYAR  has been released on his own recognizance with a number of conditions and is obligated to attend Red Deer Provincial Court at the end of May, 2017.

18 year old Nicholas GIBSON of Red Deer, Alberta has been charged with;

  • Criminal Code - S. 344(1)(a.1) - Robbery with a firearm

GIBSON has been remanded in custody to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on May 12th, 2017

A male youth from Blackfalds, Alberta who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act has also been charged with Robbery.

The Blackfalds RCMP thanks the public for there assistance during this investigation.

- Mendonsa