A youth in Sylvan Lake has been arrested after an armed robbery.
On May 3, at 6:54 p.m., a Community Peace Officer who was off-duty observed a youth robbing another youth with a knife.
Police came on the scene and quickly located the youth who attempted to run on foot.
The youth was chased down successfully and arrested.
A knife was located in their backpack.
The 13-year-old youth who cannot be named has been charged with robbery and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
The youth was taken before a Justice of the Peace and was released.
Their next court date is set for July 26 at the Alberta Court of Justice in Sylvan Lake.
