Two men from Ponoka are facing charges after an armed robbery at the Royal Hotel earlier this year.

RCMP say a masked suspect entered the hotel bar with a firearm in the early morning of May 17 and stole a cash box. When two patrons chased the suspect outside, a second armed suspect allegedly threatened them.

Surveillance footage allowed investigators to identify the suspects, and arrest warrants were issued.

Garren Okeymow, 24, of Ponoka, is charged with: • Robbery

Robbery • Using imitation firearm in commission of offence

Using imitation firearm in commission of offence • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose • Failure to comply with release order condition

Failure to comply with release order condition

He was arrested Thurs

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