Police search for man accused of stealing $2K in vapes with bear spray

Edmonton police are searching for this man, who they say robbed a vape shop near Kingsway Avenue on the evening of May 5, 2026. (EPS)

Police want to identify a man they say robbed a central Edmonton vape store with a can of bear spray last month.

The man is accused of brandishing the spray at a store in the area of Kingsway Avenue and 105 Street around 9 p.m. on May 5.

He filled a bag with about $2,000 worth of vape products and fled. No store employees or customers were hurt.

The man was last seen wearing a black hoodie and ball cap with black sunglasses, grey Lacoste sweatpants and white loafers. He is between 5’8” and 5’10”, with a medium build between 180 and 200 pounds. He has a shaved bald head and brown facial hair.

Anyone with information about the suspect or the robbery can contact Edmonton police at 780-423-4567 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers.