Licence plate leads police to 2 suspects after masked robbers target man in Edgemont

Two people are being questioned by Calgary police after a man was robbed as he sat in his car in Edgemont on Tuesday night.

The victim wason Edgeford Way N.W. at about 8:30 p.m. when he was approached by three people wearing masks, police say.

They pointed a weapon at him, demanded his wallet and searched his car before they drove away, the victim later told police.

The man was able to get a good look at the vehicle and its licence plate before he reported the crime.

Officers quickly located two suspects and took them into custody for questioning.

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