A 36-year-old Medicine Hat man faces multiple charges after an armed robbery in the city on Saturday. (CHAT News)

By Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat man arrested after armed robbery of business on Saturday

Jul 2, 2024 | 11:36 AM

A Medicine Hat man has been arrested after an armed robbery at a business on the 1500 block of Dunmore Road Southeast.

Medicine Hat Police Service responded to the incident Saturday at 3 p.m.

An employee of the store had been assaulted during the robbery and the suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival.

The investigation led police to a nearby apartment, where the suspect was located but refused to surrender.

Police obtained a warrant to enter the dwelling, resulting in the arrest of a 36-year-old Medicine Hat man.

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A search warrant was also obtained, allowing police to recover items related to the robbery inside the apartment.

The man has been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

He is remanded in custody with his next court date set for Tuesday.