Man wanted for robbing same cannabis store twice

A man in a pink balaclava can be seen during a robbery at a cannabis store on 118 Avenue on March 18, 2024. (Supplied)

Police are looking for a man they believe is responsible for robbing a cannabis store on 118 Avenue twice in one week.

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On March 14, police said a man visited the store near 97 Street and demanded cash while reaching into a bag and telling the clerk he had a gun.

Police said the same man returned to the store on March 18, demanded money and left on a bike. During that robbery he did not mention a gun.

The man is described as being 5′5″ tall. During the first robbery he wore a black zip-up hoodie, black pants, black and white Nike shoes, sunglasses and a white mask.

During the second robbery he wore a pink balaclava.

Anyone with information on the man is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a cell phone.

Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.