Two Red Deer men are facing a number of charges after two females were robbed near Fort Normandeau on Thursday.

Police say on August 27th, 2020 around 3:30 pm, the two females were approached by three people, who shot one of the victims with an airsoft pistol while holding them up.

The victim was treated for minor injuries, and two of the suspects were arrested.

24-year-old Jaydyn Lovelace, and 29-year-old Brandon Wegner, both from Red Deer, face a number of charges.

Police are still looking for a third suspect, anyone with information is asked to call the Red Deer RMCP or Crimestoppers.

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From the Red Deer RCMP:

On Thursday August 27, 2020 Red Deer RCMP responded to a robbery that occurred in the area of Fort Normandeau.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., Red Deer RCMP and emergency medical services responded to a call of robbery in the area of the Fort Normandeau park.

Further investigation determined that three individuals approached a group of two females and an interaction occurred wherein one of the females was injured by an airsoft pistol that was used by one of the three suspects during the robbery.

The victim who was injured was treated for minor injuries.

Red Deer RCMP have arrested two individuals in relation to this incident, investigation continues for the third.

Jaydyn Lovelace, a 24-year old male from Red Deer has been charged with the following offences in relation to this incident:

  • Robbery - Section 344(1)(b) of the Criminal Code;
  • Uttering threats – Section 264.1 of the Criminal Code;
  • Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose – Section 88(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • Breach of probation – Section 733.1 of the Criminal Code; and two counts
  • Fail to comply with conditions of release– Section 145(5) of the Criminal Code

Brandon Wegner, a 29-year old male from Red Deer has been charged with the following offences in relation to this incident:

  • Possession of Property obtained by crime over $5000 – Section 355.5(a) of the Criminal Code;
  • Possession of Property obtained by crime under $5000 – Section 355.5(b) of the Criminal Code; and single count
  • Fail to comply with conditions of release– Section 145(4) of the Criminal Code

Red Deer RCMP continues to investigate this incident and are asking anyone with information to call police at 403-343-5575. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.