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Edmonton police have released photos of three men suspected in a string of four different cannabis store robberies in just over a month.

The thefts began on Dec. 1 at a cannabis retailer in the area of 69 Street and 76 Avenue, said a news release from police.

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Since then, three similar robberies took place at other cannabis retailers across the city, including Cannamart near 101 Avenue and 175 Street on Dec. 12. Two suspects entered the store, one with a weapon and the other holding the door closed, then stole cash, cannabis and merchandise.

On Dec. 29, YSS Cannabis on Mistatim Way in northwest Edmonton fell victim to an armed robbery. One suspect assaulted a woman working at the store who was later treated for minor injuries on scene.

On Monday, another retailer was robbed in the area of 97 Street and 39 Avenue.

In each of these cases, police said there was one “primary suspect” who was reportedly accompanied by a different male accomplice. After threatening staff with a weapon, and in some cases assaulting staff, the men took cash, cannabis and products and fled the scene.

Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is encouraged to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.

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