Knife-waving man arrested at northern Alberta Walmart

The Walmart in Slave Lake. (Google Street View)

A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening employees in a northern Alberta Walmart with a knife.

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It happened on Monday in Slave Lake.

Police responded and arrested a 23-year-old man from Trout Lake, Alta.

RCMP say a search of the man turned up stolen goods as well as a knife.

The man has been charged with:

• theft under $5,000;
• causing a disturbance;
• carrying a concealed weapon; and
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

He has been released from custody and will appear in court in Slave Lake on June 18.