Photo courtesy RCMP

By Greg Fry

Suspect sought

RCMP seek knife-wielding suspect after attempted robbery

Jan 17, 2020 | 8:27 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Local Mounties are seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect in an attempted robbery.

Prince George RCMP say the incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday January 8 at a retail store on the 600 block of Central Street.

“Initial indications were that a lone male attempted to steal approximately $200 in perfumes,” says Cpl. Craig Douglass. “When confronted by staff, the suspected pulled a large knife and fled the area.”

He says police scoured the area, with the help of a Police Dog Services team, but the suspect was not found.

Surveillance footage of the suspect show him to be:

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• White male
• Medium complexion
• Tall
• Wearing brown ankle boots, dark pants, dark hoodie and a black Puma brand baseball cap

If you have any information about this incident, you are asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477.