Red Deer RCMP searching for suspect in pharmacy robbery

Red Deer RCMP are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a pharmacy while threatening to stab staff with a needle that he claimed was infected.

The suspect entered the Ross Street IDA Pharmacy on February 10 at 2 p.m. He was allegedly wielding a needle and threatening to stab pharmacy staff unless he was given morphine.

Police said the man claimed to have Hepatitis C.

He allegedly fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of drugs.

RCMP have identified a suspect and are actively searching for him.

If you have any information on this incident, contact Red Deer RCMP at [phone].