Calgary

Arrest made in Calgary LRT robbery

Police have arrested a man in connection to the theft of a cellphone on a C-Train earlier this month.

Phone was knocked out of passenger's hand and stolen

Police have made an arrest relating to the theft of a cellphone on a C-Train. (Calgary Transit)

Police have arrested a man in connection to the theft of a cellphone on a Calgary Transit LRT earlier this month.

A passenger riding on the C-Train on July 5 had his phone knocked out of his hand by another passenger. The attacker then hit the passenger and threatened him before picking up the phone and exiting at the Calgary Zoo station.

Police released video of the incident on July 6. They received several tips, which helped identify a suspect, who was already in custody on another matter.

LRT robbery suspect

7 years ago
Duration 2:41
CCTV footage of a robbery on a Calgary LRT.

Farron Many Shots, 39, of Siksika, Alta. is charged with one count of robbery.