Local officers charged a man following two attempted violent vehicle theft attempts. The incident occurred in the northeast community of Martindale, leaving one victim with serious injuries.
Police first responded to reports of an assault around 12:31 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8.
The violent incident occurred along the 200 block of Martinvalley Crescent N.E. in Martindale.
Investigators believe the suspect approached a driver and demanded his vehicle keys.
When the victim refused, the suspect violently assaulted him using a pair of bolt cutters.
The victim suffered serious injuries during the attack. Paramedics rushed him to hospital, where doctors have upgraded him to stable condition.
Shortly after the first attack, the suspect targeted a second driver nearby.
He attempted to steal the second car before fleeing the scene on foot.
The second driver sustained minor injuries but did not require hospital care.
A short time later, officers located and arrested the suspect.
Following the arrest, the suspect appeared to be experiencing a medical episode. He was transported to hospital for treatment.
Police have charged the 21-year-old man with ten criminal counts.
Charges include two counts of robbery and one count of aggravated assault.
He also faces one count of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public peace, assault, release breach, and methamphetamine charges.
The suspect will appear in court on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.
Click here for the name and other information of the accused: Calgary Police
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