Liquor store employees accused of 5 armed robberies in Fort McMurray

RCMP said the Ace Liquor store in Westwood Plaza was one of two stores that were robbed between May 4 and June 1, 2024. (Google Street View)

Three people have been arrested and two are wanted in connection to a string of armed robberies in Fort McMurray this spring.

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Between May 4 and June 1, RCMP said five robberies were reported at Ace Liquor stores in the 600 block of Signal Road and the 100 block of Real Martin Drive.

Around $15,000 in liquor and cash were stolen.

RCMP said no one was hurt, but during one of the robberies, an employee was left tied to a chair and had to roll themself out of the store to get help.

An investigation found "several" employees of the stores were involved in the robberies, RCMP said.

A 39-year-old, a 19-year-old and a 21-year-old were arrested. All three are Fort McMurray residents, and they face charges including robbery, disguise with intent and extortion.

Warrants have been issued for another 21-year-old and a 22-year-old. Both are Fort McMurray residents.

Anyone with information about the robberies are asked to call Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040.

Anonymous tips can be given to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com.