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Taber Police have laid charges after a man allegedly robbed a grocery store on June 30, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

Taber Police charge man in connection with alleged grocery store robbery

Jul 6, 2023 | 10:38 AM

TABER, AB – The Taber Police Service has provided an update on an incident it said occurred on June 30, 2023.

Police stated that at approximately 5:30 p.m., a lone male wearing a mask entered a grocery store and picked up a single item before approaching the till and allegedly brandishing a knife. Officials reported that the suspect demanded money from the cashier, and subsequently fled the store and rode off on a bike.

After obtaining CCTV footage and witness testimony, police have charged 35-year-old Matthew Lee Unser, of Taber, with several offences.

Following a Judicial Interim Release hearing, Unser was remanded in custody and is set to appear in Lethbridge Provincial Court on July 6, 2023.