urban.one
01-16-2009, 12:36 PM
Date: Fri Jan 16 10:45:06 2009
Subject: Persons held hostage prior to robbery
From: Duty Inspector
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CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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In the late evening hours on Thursday January 15 2009 three
masked and armed men confronted a homeowner in the 1200 block
of Riverdale Avenue SW and proceeded to hold the homeowner,
his 18 year old son and four other males also about 18 years
of age hostage.
In the early hours of Friday January 16 2009 two of the
suspects took the homeowner to his place of business, a
jewellery store in the 900 block of 17 Avenue SW and
committed robbery of an unknown magnitude. When the suspects
completed the offence they released the store owner.
The third suspect is alleged to have remained at the house on
Riverdale Avenue where the remaining five hostages were being
held.
Police were contacted shortly after the homeowner/business
owner was released and at that point learned about the
remaining hostages.
Officers responded to the Riverdale Avenue home and contain
ed the scene awaiting the arrival of TAC members and
Negotiators.
When TAC members and negotiators were in position a tactical
entry was made into the residence. Five people were found
inside, all males 18 to 20 years old. Some of these persons
were found still bound and tied. An on scene medic from EMS
determined that none of the victims sustained any physical
injury. All of the victims were transported to the Robbery
Unit officer for interviews.
The incident has been assigned to the Robbery Unit for
investigation and at this time police have no suspects in
custody.
Further information will be released by Robbery Unit
investigators when available
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Public Contact Information:
CPS Robbery Unit 403 206-8390 CrimeStoppers 1 800 222TIPS
Public Email Contact:
[email protected]
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Subject: Persons held hostage prior to robbery
From: Duty Inspector
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CITYBEAT - CITY OF CALGARY PRESS RELEASE
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In the late evening hours on Thursday January 15 2009 three
masked and armed men confronted a homeowner in the 1200 block
of Riverdale Avenue SW and proceeded to hold the homeowner,
his 18 year old son and four other males also about 18 years
of age hostage.
In the early hours of Friday January 16 2009 two of the
suspects took the homeowner to his place of business, a
jewellery store in the 900 block of 17 Avenue SW and
committed robbery of an unknown magnitude. When the suspects
completed the offence they released the store owner.
The third suspect is alleged to have remained at the house on
Riverdale Avenue where the remaining five hostages were being
held.
Police were contacted shortly after the homeowner/business
owner was released and at that point learned about the
remaining hostages.
Officers responded to the Riverdale Avenue home and contain
ed the scene awaiting the arrival of TAC members and
Negotiators.
When TAC members and negotiators were in position a tactical
entry was made into the residence. Five people were found
inside, all males 18 to 20 years old. Some of these persons
were found still bound and tied. An on scene medic from EMS
determined that none of the victims sustained any physical
injury. All of the victims were transported to the Robbery
Unit officer for interviews.
The incident has been assigned to the Robbery Unit for
investigation and at this time police have no suspects in
custody.
Further information will be released by Robbery Unit
investigators when available
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Public Contact Information:
CPS Robbery Unit 403 206-8390 CrimeStoppers 1 800 222TIPS
Public Email Contact:
[email protected]
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