‘Scratch and Lose Bandit’ facing 33 robbery-related charges

An Edmonton man is facing 33 robbery-related charges in connection to a series of commercial robberies committed across the city throughout the summer.

Known as the “Scratch and Lose Bandit”, it’s alleged that Jacob Shane Ritson-Bennett, 29, committed seven commercial robberies between June 18^th and Sept. 3, 2015, wherein the accused stole thousands of dollars in scratch-and-win lottery tickets from convenience stores across Edmonton.

Ritson-Bennett was apprehended and charged on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, following a criminal flight from Sherwood Park, which culminated in his arrest at the Gold Bar Wastewater Treatment Plant, following a nine-hour search of the EPCOR facility.

Ritson-Bennett is charged with robbery (x 7), wearing a disguise for the purpose of committing a criminal offence (x 7), possession of a weapon (x 4), possession of stolen property over $5,000, unlawful confinement, dangerous driving, assault with a weapon, criminal flight and breach of probation (x 10).

 

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