FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —Wood Buffalo RCMP have laid charges in connection with a series of liquor store robberies in Fort McMurray.
Between May 4 and June 1, 2024, officers responded to five separate robbery calls at Ace Liquor Stores on Real Martin Drive and in the 600 block of Signal Road. The suspects stole liquor and cash, including from the register and safe, with losses exceeding $15,000.
On May 23, 2024, during one of the robberies, the suspects tied an employee to a chair to prevent them from alerting police. After the suspects fled, the employee managed to roll out of the store, and a passerby assisted and called the police. No employees were physically harmed in any of the robberies.
As the investigation continued, police determined that several store employees were involved in planning and carrying out the robberies. Wood Buffalo RCMP have arrested three individuals in connection with the crimes.
Jonathan Mercredi, 39, of Fort McMurray, is charged with robbery, disguise with intent, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Gurarman Singh, 19, of Fort McMurray, faces charges including five counts of conspiracy to commit robbery, extortion, and public mischief.
Jasmeet Singh, 21, of Fort McMurray, is charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and extortion.
RCMP are also seeking two other individuals wanted in connection with the robberies.
Harshdeep Singh, 21, of Fort McMurray, is wanted on charges of robbery, extortion, and possession of property obtained by crime.
Daksh Jain, 22, of Fort McMurray, is wanted on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery and extortion.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Harshdeep Singh or Daksh Jain is asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788‐4040. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” app available in the Apple App or Google Play Store.