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Police seek robbery suspect
Cranbrook RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a robbery that occurred at a local business.
On September 11, shortly before 9:30 p.m., Cranbrook RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a liquor store on Willowbrook Drive. RCMP General Duty officers quickly responded to the area and conducted extensive patrols in an attempt to apprehend the suspect. Despite their efforts, the suspect was not located.
Attending officers learned that a male entered the store and demanded the contents of the cash register. Upon obtaining the cash the man grabbed a bottle of raspberry vodka and fled the store on foot. He was last observed headed in the direction of the nearby Superstore.
The store employee was not physically injured in this incident.
The suspect in this incident is described as wearing an off white hoodie, a grey mask, blue jeans and a brown hat. He carried a grey bag with a black strap and has brown eyes.
“The safety of the community and the public is the top priority for the Cranbrook RCMP, and efforts are ongoing to identify and locate the suspect,” stated Sgt. Stu Hert, Operations NCO with the Cranbrook RCMP.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Cranbrook RCMP at 250-489-3471.
If you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca
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