Between May 2018 and March 2019, four robberies occurred predominantly at Edmonton pharmacies, where it was reported that a male suspect allegedly used a handgun, forcing staff to the floor while he stole pharmaceuticals.
While investigating the most recent March 16, 2019 robbery, police received information that the suspect was located in a St. Albert motel. On Sunday, Mar. 17, 2019, Ronald Jason Fitzgerald, 43, was arrested in St. Albert with the assistance of RCMP.
EPS and RCMP members executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle and motel room, locating stolen items, an imitation firearm (BB gun) and a large quantity of narcotics.
Ronald Jason Fitzgerald, 43, is charged with robbery (x4), use of imitation firearm (x4) and disguise with intent (x4).
The suspect is believed to be connected to similar robberies from 2018 and 2019. Police continue to investigate.