Police charge three people in connection with robbery, aggravated assault

MEDIA RELEASE

Lethbridge Police have charged a female and two males in connection with an incident where a 67-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in his home.

On March 9, police responded to a report that a male had suffered significant injuries following a home invasion style robbery during the early morning hours. The male had previously conversed with a female online and an agreement was made for her to meet with him at his home. Upon answering the door, the female was accompanied by two masked males who forced their way inside. One of the male subjects was armed with a firearm and the other a knife. The subjects stole property from the victim, including his wallet and cell phone, struck him in the face with the firearm and cut him with the knife before leaving the area in an SUV.

The victim’s banking cards were used at local convenience stores by a male who was recorded on video surveillance and subsequently identified by police. Following further investigation, the female and other male subject were also identified.

On March 11, the female was located by police and arrested. A day later on March 12, the two male subjects were located and arrested. One of the males was found in possession of property belonging to the victim as well as a black BB handgun.

On March 12, police executed search warrants at a home along the 1000 block of 27 A Street North and a vehicle. Inside the residence police located clothing worn by the subjects and property belonging to the victim. One female was arrested at the home for matters unrelated to the robbery/assault.

Amber Louise Dunn, 31, of Lethbridge, is charged with break and enter to commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, possess weapon dangerous x2, assault with a weapon and aggravated assault. Dunn was remanded in custody and scheduled to appear in court today.

Donovan James Holmberg, 38, of Lethbridge, is charged with break and enter commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, possess weapon dangerous x2, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, disguised with intent, use stolen credit card x2 and possess firearm when prohibited. Holmberg was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court March 15.

Cole Randall Martin, 35, of Lethbridge, is charged with break and enter commit robbery, robbery with a firearm, possess weapon dangerous x2, assault with a weapon, aggravated assault and disguised with intent. Martin was released from custody following a Judicial Interim Release Hearing and is scheduled to appear in court April 12.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are anticipated.