Lake Country RCMP seek suspect in Monday night robbery

Lake Country RCMP were called to a business where a suspect made off with money and merchandise in an armed robbery.

The unknown man entered the business and stated that he was carrying a gun and demanded cash at a business on the 11000 block of Highway 97, according to an RCMP press release.

Police were called on Oct. 25 just before 10:30 p.m., but after a search of the area, they could not find the suspect.

They have described the suspect as a Caucasian male in his mid-thirties. He stands about 6' tall with a slim to medium build.

At the time of the offence, he was wearing a pink toque, black jacket, jeans, boots and a blue mask on the lower part of his face.

Anyone with information on the robbery can contact Lake Country RCMP by calling 250-766-2288, or remain anonymous by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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