Edmonton Police Service logo

Commitment to Professionalism - Reduced Crime & Victimization - Investigative Excellence - Increased Efficiency & Effectiveness
Copyright © 2025, Edmonton Police Service. All rights reserved.

Edmonton Police Service

Dedicated to Protect, Proud to Serve

Police seek public's assistance in locating robbery suspect

For Immediate Release: 12-Feb-2025 @ 3:30 PM
MRU #: R24R018-1

The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is seeking the public’s assistance locating a suspect responsible for robbing a cannabis store in south Edmonton on Oct. 20, 2024.

On Nov. 6, 2024, police sought the public’s assistance, by way of a media release, in identifying suspects of a cannabis store robbery in the area of Desrochers Gate SW and Daniels Way SW.

Investigations have since determined that Seth Newman, 19, is one of the suspects responsible. Arrest warrants have been granted for Newman; however, his whereabouts are unknown. 

Assist to Locate: Robbery Suspect, Seth Newman, 19

Newman has ties to both Edmonton and parts of Saskatchewan.  

Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250

-30-

For media inquiries please contact the EPS Media Relations Unit at mediarelations@edmontonpolice.ca.