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Man Drugged, Robbed of $7,000+ in Calgary
11 Sep
Summary
- Victim drugged with alcohol, drugs, and suspected GHB.
- Over $7,000 stolen via unauthorized cellphone purchases.
- Suspect charged with theft and fraud offenses.
Calgary police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a case involving alleged drugging and robbery. The incident occurred on August 2, when the victim reportedly consumed alcohol, drugs, and a substance believed to be GHB at a home.
Following the consumption, the victim lost consciousness and later discovered that his keys and wallet were missing. Unauthorized purchases exceeding $7,000 were made using his financial accounts via his cellphone, and about $30,000 in fraudulent cheque deposits were also identified.
Investigators identified two individuals involved in supplying the drugs and accessing the victim's property. A 37-year-old man was arrested on August 21 and is charged with possession of methamphetamine, administering a noxious substance, theft under $5,000, and fraud over $5,000. He remains in custody awaiting a court appearance scheduled for September 17.
