Suspects wanted in attempted robbery in CrossIron Mills

RCMP are investigating an attempted robbery at the CrossIron Mills mall that saw the victim sprayed.

The incident happened near entrance 3, on the west side of the mall, at 3:42 pm on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

Police say a man and two women “investigated the mall” before following the victim to the parking lot.

A photo released by the RCMP shows two women, one of whom is pushing a child in a stroller, walking alongside a man wearing a mask, dark jeans and a black hoodie.

It is alleged that the women got into a silver four-door sedan with the child while the man sprayed the victim with bear spray, trying to steal her purse.

“The suspect then fled north to the waiting silver sedan and drove off with his female associates and child,” RCMP said in a news release.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has more information is asked to call Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.