Nanaimo RCMP are seeking public assistance in tracking down the suspect of an alleged robbery which took place over the weekend.
At around 6 a.m., on Saturday, November 22nd, police responded to a reported robbery in the 6200-block of Blueback Road.
Investigators say the suspect is a man, standing approximately 5’10” tall, who was wearing dark clothes and a mask.
This suspect reportedly jumped over the counter of the business while wielding a bladed weapon, rummaged through the cash drawer, ran out of the store, turned right and headed down Groveland Drive.
Police are now asking that residents in the 6300-block of Groveland Drive and the 6200-block of Blueback Road review their surveillance cameras and dashcams for any images of the suspect between the hours of 5:50 a.m. and 6:20 a.m. on the day of the incident.
At the time of the robbery, the man was wearing a blue shirt, black pants and was carrying a grey bag.
Anyone with information or footage of the incident should call Nanaimo RCMP at (250) 754-2345.
