Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at approximately 10:15 a.m. at MacEwan LRT station. Police have identified the suspect, who was captured on Edmonton Transit surveillance using a hatchet to cut the victim’s backpack strap, forcibly removing it, and then leaving via a departing train. The victim in the robbery has yet to come forward, and investigators would like to speak with them in order to ensure they were not injured.
Police would like to speak with the victim, pictured in this image captured from transit security footage.
Police are asking anyone with information about the victim’s identity 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.