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Yellowknife RCMP search for armed robbery suspect

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding an armed robbery suspect.

Late Wednesday night, a man entered the Reddi Mart on 49th Street. The man demanded money. The cashier complied with the robber and the man quickly left the store.

The man is described by police as roughly 5’8″-5’9″, with a light complexion. He was wearing a checkered jacket with a hood at the time of the robbery.

Police say the man may potentially be armed and that residents should not approach if spotted.

Should you recognize or know the whereabouts of this individual or have any further information about this incident please contact Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, www.nwtnutips.com, (click on “submit a web tip”) or text: nwtnutips to 274637. Calls received through Crime Stoppers and NWT Tips are anonymous and a caller’s anonymity is guaranteed.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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