RCMP ask public’s help in identifying the suspect

On November 5, 2016, at approximately 9:50 a.m. an unknown male believed to be in his 20’s walked into IDA Pharmacy on 50 Avenue in Cold Lake, armed with a hatchet and demanded narcotics.  In the end, the suspect fled the Pharmacy without any narcotics.  An employee of the pharmacy was assaulted but not injured.

The suspect is described as:

• Caucasian male In his early to mid 20’s.
• 5’5″ to 5’8″ tall.
• Weighing approximately 180 pounds.
• Wearing a blue hooded sweater, blue jeans and a black ski mask over his face.
• Wearing sunglass and carrying a black duffle bag.

RCMP are asking anyone who can identify the suspect, and/or has information about this attempted robbery, or may have seen this male walking downtown on November 5, 2016, to call Cold Lake RCMP at 780-594-3302. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.