RCMP seek help to identify knife carrying robbery suspect

Port Hardy, Can You Identify

2023-10-30 01:57 PDT

File # 2023-3566

 The Port Hardy RCMP request the public's assistance in identifying a knife carrying, masked male suspect involved in a robbery.

On October 11 2023 at approximately 0313hrs, two masked men entered a Port Hardy Gas station. One of the men was holding a knife. The two suspects made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.

Luckily the gas station employee was not physically injured but was shaken up by the incident. The Port Hardy RCMP is working on following up on all leads, and have identified and arrested one of the men, said Constable Julie Miller Port Hardy RCMP Media Relations Officer. We need the public's help in identifying the second man. If you know something or saw something, we would like to hear from you.

 The man is described as: 

• Caucasian;
• approximately 6 feet (183cm) tall; 
• wearing a black/white hooded sweatshirt, mask and red gloves. 

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident or anyone able to identify the suspect to contact the Port Hardy RCMP at 250-949-6335.

Released by

Cst Julie Miller

Email: julie.miller@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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