On the evening of January 1, 2024, at around 8:00 pm the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of an armed robbery at a convenience store located in the 500 block of Rutherford Street NW.

The investigation revealed that a lone male entered the store, brandished a weapon, and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The MHPS Criminal Investigation Section assumed the investigation and on January 2, 2024, arrested and charged Dwayne Ernest Oliver, 55-years-old, of Medicine Hat. Oliver was charged with the following;

• Armed Robbery
• Possession of a Weapon Dangerous
• Disguise with Intent
• Assault with a Weapon

Oliver was held for a Judicial Interm Release Hearing and remanded into custody to appear in Medicine Hat Provincial Court on January 10, 2024.

MHPS can report that no one was injured as a result of this incident and victim services has been offered to the individual involved.

The investigation is ongoing and the MHPS requests that if any member of the public has any further details or information please call 1-403-529-8481.

Media Contact:

Staff Sergeant Jason Graham
Criminal Investigation Section
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8421