Gun-toting robber flees store after threatening staff

RCMP have issued a photo of a robbery suspect who police say used a gun to threaten the staff at a Lake Country store.

Police were called to the 9500 block of Main Street just before 11:00 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 24).

Mounties say a masked man entered a store, threatened the employees with a firearm, robbed the store of cash and merchandise and fled on foot. The two employees were not injured.

Mounties and a police dog service team searched the area, but could not locate the suspect.

Police are looking for a Caucasian man who was wearing a tan Carhartt jacket and carrying a blue duffle bag.

“Lake Country RCMP is thankful the employees were not injured in this robbery,” said Constable Michael Della-Paolera, media relations officer. “If anyone has any information about this incident or suspect, please call the Lake Country RCMP”.

Anyone who may have been in that area at the time of the robbery, or who may have dash camera footage, is asked to call the Lake Country RCMP ay 250-766-2288, or remain completely anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net