Police say three youths were arrested, including an 11-year-old, after a Calgary bus driver and a liquor store were robbed.
They allege the 11-year-old boy approached the bus driver late Tuesday, pulled a knife and demanded the driver's phone.
They say the driver de-escalated the situation and the youth left with an unknown amount of money then joined a group standing outside the bus.
Police say it's believed the youths also robbed a liquor store less than an hour before, stealing multiple bottles worth more than $200.
The 11-year-old was released into the custody of a parent, as children younger than 12 can't be charged under the Criminal Code.
Police say a 14-year-old girl is charged with shoplifting and failing to comply with a release order, and charges are expected against a 16-year-old girl for the liquor store theft.
“Thanks to the swift response of our officers in the downtown area, the teen suspects were located and taken into custody, preventing further harm to the community," said Insp. Jason Bobrowich in a news release Wednesday.
"We’ve also ensured that their families are connected with the full range of available supports to move forward and make positive choices in the future."
