Edmonton police are seeking two suspects after a midday stabbing at a west-end convenience store last month. The incident occurred on May 21, 2026, when officers responded to a noon report of a robbery at a convenience store in the area of 157 Street and Stony Plain Road, according to a Tuesday news release.
Police stated that a man and a woman entered the store and began shoplifting items. When a 44-year-old convenience store clerk approached them, a confrontation ensued. During the struggle, the clerk was stabbed. He was treated on scene by EMS paramedics and transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect Descriptions
Police describe the male suspect as wearing a black t-shirt with white graphics on the front, black track pants, black boots, and carrying a black backpack. The female suspect was wearing maroon-colored pants and jacket, black boots, and carrying a black bag.
Appeal to the Public
“Public safety requires a collaboration between police and the community,” said EPS Const. Roy Pickell in the news release. “We’re hopeful that with the public’s assistance we can identify the individuals responsible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
