Wood Buffalo RCMP are requesting assistance from the public to identify a suspect in relation to a robbery in Fort McMurray. On Feb. 17, 2024, an unknown male proceeded to shop at the Save-On Foods located in the 100 block of Riverstone Ridge in the community of Timberlea.
The male collected items and at approximately 6 p.m., left the store without paying. An employee from the business followed the suspect out of the store and approached him asking him to return to pay for the groceries. The suspect then threatened to shoot the employee.
The suspect was seen getting into a dark coloured pickup truck and left the parking lot last seen northbound on Prospect Drive. The employee was not injured in the interaction with the suspect. Police have obtained surveillance photos of the suspect.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- 20 to 30 years-old
- Approximately 6 feet tall (183 cm)
- Dark coloured facial hair
- Wearing a dark coloured hoodie
- Toque
The truck is described as:
- Dark coloured Chevrolet
- Licence plate was obstructed
- Large generator in the box of the truck
Wood Buffalo RCMP continue to investigate the robbery.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or information regarding the robbery is asked to contact the Wood Buffalo RCMP at (780) 788‐4040. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1‐800‐222‐8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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