2nd arrest made in connection with masked armed robbery in Blackfalds

Two Scream masks and BB gun, believed to have been used in the armed robbery of a Blackfalds 7-Eleven, were recovered by Blackfalds RCMP on Jan. 8, 2025. (Supplied)

A second person has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at the Blackfalds 7-Eleven.

The man is one of two suspected masked robbers who held up the convenience store with a shotgun on Nov. 11.

The 21-year-old Red Deer resident is facing five charges, including robbery with a firearm and disguise with intent.

He was scheduled to appear at Alberta Court of Justice in Red Deer in court on Thursday.

RCMP said the Scream masks used in the robbery and a BB gun were also recovered.

In December, a 19-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the robbery.

No other suspects are being sought in the investigation.