Man arrested in central Alberta convenience store robbery

A person in a Scream mask can be seen during a robbery at a Blackfalds 7-Eleven on Nov. 11, 2024. (Supplied)

Blackfalds RCMP arrested a young man in connection to an armed robbery at a convenience store last month.

On Nov. 11, two people held a 7-Eleven with a shotgun around 12:30 a.m while wearing Scream masks.

On Tuesday, Mounties performed a search warrant at a home in Red Deer and seized masks, a shotgun and a vehicle connected to the robbery.

A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged with:

The man is scheduled for a court appearance at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer on Friday.

The police investigation continues as Mounties have not identified the second thief connected to the robbery.

Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3333.

To report an anonymous tip, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an online tip using the P3 Tips tool.