On July 7, 2020, at approximately 8:15 AM, the Medicine Hat Police Service received a report of a male in distress in the zero hundred block of 3 Street SE. Police attended to the area and located a 46-year-old male victim, who reported he had been threatened with a firearm and punched in the face before being robbed of a large sum of cash.

Police immediately surrounded the area and began searching for the suspect. A short time later a 25 year-old male was located hiding nearby in an adjacent apartment. The male is currently in custody, awaiting a bail hearing, and facing charges of; Robbery, Obstruction of Justice, Unlawfully in a Dwelling, Breach of Release Conditions.

After a short investigation it is believed that this was a targeted incident and that there is no further risk to the community.

The Medicine Hat Police Service would like to thank the member of the public who reported this situation and remind residents to report suspicious activity by calling 911 for all emergencies or 403-529-8481 for non- emergencies. Members of the community can also submit tips through the MHPS mobile app, which is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices.

Media Contact:

S/Sgt Ryan Thorburn
Patrol Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8461