On June 29, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Red Deer RCMP received a 911 call reporting a robbery in progress at a business located in the Anders Park East neighbourhood of Red Deer. Responding officers quickly arrived at the scene and conducted a preliminary investigation.
It was determined that the suspect entered the business and produced a hammer, demanding money from the staff. Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of Red Deer RCMP General Duty officers, Police Dog Services (PDS), Downtown Patrol Unit (DPU), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), the suspect was located a short distance from the scene and arrested without incident.
Aurie Peigan, 30, of Red Deer, has been charged with robbery.
Peigan was taken before a Justice of the Peace and released with conditions. His next court date is scheduled for July 29 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer.
If you have information regarding this incident or any illegal activity within the city of Red Deer please contact Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
