Man robbed 2 Edmonton convenience stores at knifepoint in July: police

The Edmonton Police Service says this man robbed two Edmonton convenience stores at knife-point in July 2025. (Credit: Edmonton Police Service)

Police are looking for a man they say committed two armed robberies at west Edmonton convenience stores last month.

The first robbery happened at 3:45 a.m. on July 23.

According to an Edmonton Police Service news release, a man armed with a kitchen knife robbed the 7-Eleven store at 107 Avenue and 156 Street before running from the scene.

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On July 28 at 3:30 a.m., police say the same man, still armed with a kitchen knife, robbed the 7-Eleven at 95 Avenue and 156 Street.

No injuries were reported in either incident.

The man is described as 40 to 50 years old and was wearing dark-framed glasses and a grey hoodie with a yellow or beige skull logo on the back.

He was also wearing grey pants, dark shoes, dark gloves, and carrying a knife.

Anyone who can identify the man is asked to contact EPS at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.