Chase RCMP seeking grocery store armed robbery suspect

CHASE – Police in Chase are searching for a suspect after a robbery at a local grocery store last night.

Chase RCMP Cpl. Scott Linklater says in a news release officers were alerted to the robbery at approximately 6:30 p.m. yesterday, Jan. 21.

Linklater says an unknown man entered the Chase Groceteria, brandished a knife and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled on foot.

Police describe the suspect as a First Nations man, approximately 5'6", with a medium build. He was wearing a black hooded sweater, grey pants and a red handkerchief covering his face.

Linklater asks anyone with information to call Chase RCMP at 250-679-3221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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