A Strathmore man is facing charges after police allege he was involved in a Calgary optical store robbery that resulted in about $700,000 worth of stolen eyewear.<\/p>\n
Police said two men allegedly stole the merchandise from Vaskis Optique, located in northeast Calgary, on July 8.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege one suspect initially entered the business and requested to see expensive merchandise before leaving the store.<\/p>\n
Police say the man later returned with a second suspect, who was wearing a disguise. Investigators allege the pair restrained and assaulted two employees during the incident, while also damaging display cases and causing about $14,000 in damage.<\/p>\n
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An off-duty police officer reported seeing two men discard clothing into a nearby dumpster before leaving the area while carrying bags.<\/p>\n
The suspects, a 39-year-old Strathmore man and a 32-year-old Calgary man, have each been charged with two counts of robbery and two counts of unlawful confinement.<\/p>\n
Both men are scheduled to appear in court in August.<\/p>\n
Police also believe the suspects may be connected to a separate break-and-enter that occurred on July 11 in southeast Calgary.<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234.<\/p>\n