RCMP are investigating an attempted robbery at CrossIron Mills mall that saw the victim bear sprayed.
The incident happened near Entrance 3 on the mall’s west side at 3:42 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.
Police say a man and two women “canvased the mall” before following the victim to the parking lot.
A photo released by RCMP shows two women, one of whom is pushing a child in a stroller, walking alongside a man in a mask, dark jeans and a black hoodie.
It is alleged the women entered a silver four-door sedan with the child as the man bear-sprayed the victim, attempting to steal her purse.
“The suspect then fled northbound to the awaiting silver sedan and departed with the female associates and child,” RCMP said in a news release.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information is asked to call Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers.