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Two youths charged in series of southwest Calgary iPhone robberies

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Calgary Police Service has charged two city youths who are believed to be responsible for the theft of multiple iPhones in Calgary ’s Braeside community.

In January 2025 , one victim posted an iPhone online for sale, and arranged to meet with a potential buyer at approximately 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 in the 11000 block of Braniff Road S.W. When the victim got out of her vehicle at the location, she was met by two young boys who stole the iPhone , bear sprayed her and escaped on foot.

A 12-year-old male is charged with three counts of robbery, two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon.

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