On November 24, 2019, at approximately 2:26 am, Innisfail RCMP received a complaint of an armed robbery and home invasion at an apartment in Innisfail Alberta, the suspects had fled.  RCMP investigation revealed that the suspects, two males and a female, gained entry to an apartment located on the top floor of the Innisfail Hotel.  Once they entered the apartment they ordered the male and female victims not to move and stole a quantity of property before exiting the building and fleeing in a blue PT cruiser style vehicle. 

Update:

On January 10th, 2020 RCMP Innisfail requested the public assistance in identifying a female observed on CCTV at the scene of the crime.  RCMP received numerous crime stoppers tips from the public and the female was identified.  

Charges have been successfully laid and one individual remains wanted on a warrant in connection with this incident.

Kayla Jackson (23 years) of Red Deer Alberta has been charged with:

  • ·Robbery with a firearm
  • ·Unlawfully in a dwelling house
  • ·Forcible entry
  • ·Fail to comply

Jackson was released by OIC undertaking to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court Feb 26th 2020

Benjamin William Bjarnson (33 years) of Red Deer Alberta has been charged with:

  • ·Robbery with a firearm
  • ·Unlawfully in a dwelling house
  • ·Disguise with intent
  • ·Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • ·Pointing a firearm
  • ·Use of a firearm in an indictable offence
  • ·Forcible entry

Bjarnson has been remanded to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court Jan 28th 2020

Devyn Michael Hendriksen (23 yrs) of Red Deer Alberta has been charged with:

  • ·Robbery with a firearm
  • ·Unlawfully in a dwelling house
  • ·Disguise with intent
  • ·Possess weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • ·Pointing a firearm
  • ·Use of a firearm in an indictable offence
  • ·Forcible entry

Hendriksen is currently WANTED on warrants related to this incident.  RCMP are currently seeking information on his location. (Photo at top of story)

Innisfail RCMP are thankful to the public for assisting with this investigation.  If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3341 or your local police service.  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.