Edmonton police are asking the public for help identifying five men who entered a northwest neighbourhood store last February and removed a large quantity of merchandise by smashing display cases.
Robbery in northwest Edmonton
The break-in occurred on Feb. 19, 2026, at about 5 p.m. in the area of 155 Street and 118 Avenue, where Outpost Sports Cards and Games is located. According to a news release from the Edmonton Police Service, five male suspects wearing masks entered the commercial property, forced open several display cases and stole what police describe as a large quantity of merchandise.
Investigators say the group fled the scene in two vehicles: a white Jeep Cherokee and a Dodge Durango. The Durango was later identified as stolen and was recovered the next day in Red Deer, with some of the stolen items found inside.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb. 19, 2026 |
| Time | About 5 p.m. |
| Location | Area of 155 Street and 118 Avenue (Outpost Sports Cards and Games) |
| Suspects | Five masked males |
| Vehicles | White Jeep Cherokee; Dodge Durango (later found stolen) |
Police appeal to the public
The EPS released images from the store’s security cameras and asked anyone who recognises the individuals or who has information related to the robbery to contact investigators. Police provided two contact options: call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or dial #377 from a mobile phone.
Anyone with information about the individuals pictured or the robbery is asked to call the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
Police say the investigation is ongoing. The recovery of the stolen Durango and the return of some merchandise to police indicate there has been at least partial progress, but authorities need public assistance to identify the suspects and determine how the remainder of the goods were disposed of or fenced.
- Incident date and time: Feb. 19, 2026, about 5 p.m.
- Location: 155 Street and 118 Avenue area — Outpost Sports Cards and Games
- Vehicles involved: white Jeep Cherokee and Dodge Durango (Durango later recovered in Red Deer; confirmed stolen)
Local impact and context
Retail thefts that involve coordinated groups and stolen vehicles have consequences beyond the immediate loss of merchandise. Small specialty shops such as card and hobby stores operate on tight margins; losses from smash-and-grab incidents can force owners to raise prices, reduce staff hours, or invest in costly security upgrades — outcomes that ultimately affect customers and the local business climate.
There is also a policing and judicial cost: investigations that cross municipal boundaries, such as the discovery of the Durango in Red Deer, demand additional resources and co-ordination with other agencies. For neighbourhoods, such crimes can reduce the sense of safety and deter foot traffic in commercial corridors.
Edmonton residents who recognise the suspects or have dash-cam or doorbell footage from the Feb. 19 time frame in the 155 Street and 118 Avenue area are asked to contact EPS. Even small details can be helpful to investigators building a fuller picture of the incident and the suspects’ movements before and after the robbery.
The Edmonton Police Service continues to investigate and will accept tips via the numbers provided.
