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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Armed robbery

41-year-old arrested for armed robbery in downtown Chilliwack: RCMP

Feb 10, 2026 | 1:17 PM

CHILLIWACK – Mounties in Chilliwack say a 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a gas station on Friday evening, Feb. 6.

According to a statement from RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener, Chilliwack RCMP received a report of a robbery in progress at a gas station on Young Road at about 10:46 p.m. Friday night.

Police say a man allegedly entered the store, brandished a weapon, and took several items before fleeing the area on foot.

Chilliwack RCMP Frontline Section members responded to the area immediately and obtained a description of the suspect, including his clothing. With help from the Integrated Police Dog Service team, officers located a man matching the description a short distance away and safely arrested him.

Cpl. Kiener says Byron Roberts, age 41, was held in custody and appeared in court on Saturday, February 7. He has been charged with one count of robbery and remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

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Police say no one was injured during this incident, and only a small number of low‑value items were taken.

“The quick and effective actions of responding frontline officers, with the support of the Integrated Police Dog Service, ensured the situation was resolved safely and without further risk to the public,” Cpl. Kiener said.