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I haven't been this disgusted in a long time. If I was in the area, I'd form up a lynch mob and swing these guys from a lightpost.
http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?viewType=print&articleID=1664174
Pepper spray, weapons used in Legion robbery
CALGARY (mytelus.com) â “ Elderly war veterans were subjected to a terrifying robbery early Thursday morning that also left them writhing on the floor from the burning effects of pepper spray.
Up to 14 patrons and employees were in the Forest Lawn Legion shortly after midnight when two masked men burst in and screamed at the patrons to get on the floor.
Calgary Police Det. Martin Schiavetta said one of the two thieves got angry when some frail patrons were taking too long to get down on the floor, and sprayed them.
The legion manager, who refused to give his name, said in a phone interview that one of the women hit with pepper spray was 77 years old.
Pepper spray creates such an intense burn on the eyes and nasal passages that it renders victims completely incapacitated for a lengthy period.
Schiavetta said the thieves, who were reportedly also armed with a hammer and guns, then stole money from the office and disappeared into the night leaving some of their terrified victims still coping with severe pain.
Paramedics arrived and washed out victims' eyes and the eyes of police who rushed to the scene before the bar was aired out and the pepper spray dispersed.
An employee said one of the thieves tried to hit him on the head with a hammer but he ducked and was struck on the back, the legion manager said.
Nevertheless, none of the patrons or employees required hospital care, Schiavetta said.
"It could have been very, very ugly," Schiavetta said about the thieves who were particularly and needlessly violent against such defenseless people.
The legion was locked up for the night after last call when the two male thieves smashed the glass doors with a sledgehammer shortly after midnight to get in, the bar manager said.
Schiavetta said he wouldn't disclose how much money was taken, but it appeared the thieves knew how money was handled in the facility located at 755-40 St. S.E.
"I don't think it was a random act. I think they targeted this establishment that night," he added.
To ensure the branch doesn't fall victim again, the detective said the city police crime-prevention unit will be called in to review its security measures and its handling of money.
Police are appealing for public help in tracking down the two thieves, who were described as medium-built white men who were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas and were around 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
Anyone with information should call police at 266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?viewType=print&articleID=1664174
Pepper spray, weapons used in Legion robbery
CALGARY (mytelus.com) â “ Elderly war veterans were subjected to a terrifying robbery early Thursday morning that also left them writhing on the floor from the burning effects of pepper spray.
Up to 14 patrons and employees were in the Forest Lawn Legion shortly after midnight when two masked men burst in and screamed at the patrons to get on the floor.
Calgary Police Det. Martin Schiavetta said one of the two thieves got angry when some frail patrons were taking too long to get down on the floor, and sprayed them.
The legion manager, who refused to give his name, said in a phone interview that one of the women hit with pepper spray was 77 years old.
Pepper spray creates such an intense burn on the eyes and nasal passages that it renders victims completely incapacitated for a lengthy period.
Schiavetta said the thieves, who were reportedly also armed with a hammer and guns, then stole money from the office and disappeared into the night leaving some of their terrified victims still coping with severe pain.
Paramedics arrived and washed out victims' eyes and the eyes of police who rushed to the scene before the bar was aired out and the pepper spray dispersed.
An employee said one of the thieves tried to hit him on the head with a hammer but he ducked and was struck on the back, the legion manager said.
Nevertheless, none of the patrons or employees required hospital care, Schiavetta said.
"It could have been very, very ugly," Schiavetta said about the thieves who were particularly and needlessly violent against such defenseless people.
The legion was locked up for the night after last call when the two male thieves smashed the glass doors with a sledgehammer shortly after midnight to get in, the bar manager said.
Schiavetta said he wouldn't disclose how much money was taken, but it appeared the thieves knew how money was handled in the facility located at 755-40 St. S.E.
"I don't think it was a random act. I think they targeted this establishment that night," he added.
To ensure the branch doesn't fall victim again, the detective said the city police crime-prevention unit will be called in to review its security measures and its handling of money.
Police are appealing for public help in tracking down the two thieves, who were described as medium-built white men who were wearing dark clothing and balaclavas and were around 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
Anyone with information should call police at 266-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
