Grande Prairie, Alberta - On Saturday October 27, 2018 at approximately 5:00 PM, Grande Prairie responded to an armed robbery at a hotel on the west side of Grande Prairie.  The suspect took out a firearm and stole the employee's personal items. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival, however left a wallet behind.  Police were able to positively identify the suspect through video surveillance and through photo identification from the wallet found on scene.

Caiden Mackinnon (19) of Grande Prairie, Alberta is facing the following charges:

  • Robbery with a firearm.
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose.
  • Carry a concealed weapon.
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm.
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
  • Careless use of a firearm
  • Pointing a firearm.

 As this matter is now before the court, no further information will be provided.

Information provided by the Alberta RCMP.