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By Justin Goulet

Man caught red handed arrested by police

Jan 29, 2020 | 8:26 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A 20-year-old Lethbridge man has been charged with robbery.

LPS says the man was arrested at the scene of the crime early Wednesday morning, January 29.

At around 2:30 a.m., police say a masked man entered the Circle K along the 2700 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South in Lethbridge.

The man reportedly demanded cash and threatened to harm the clerk if he did not comply. Police say an undisclosed amount of cash, gift cards and cigarettes were taken.

The clerk was not injured during the incident and was able to press the store’s panic button. An officer patrolling nearby responded and found the suspect inside the store, preparing to leave.

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Police say the man attempted to push past the officer and a brief struggle took place before the man was taken into custody.

Ahmed Babatunbe has been charged with robbery, disguised with intent, resisting a peace officer, unlawful confinement and assault. He is currently in custody awaiting a Judicial Interim Release hearing.