RCMP search for man involved in Leduc armed robbery
Police are searching for a man believed to be involved in an armed robbery in Leduc on June 16.
Leduc RCMP responded to the call at approximately 1:25 p.m. to a lone man entering a Giant Tiger with a firearm, demanding money.
The man left the store with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police said the clerk was not physically injured.
The man is described as:
- White
- Roughly 6’ to 6’3’
- Thin build
- Clean shaven
- Last seen wearing dark blue jeans and a blue shirt
According to Mounties, a witness said the man got into the passenger side of a truck in the area of 50 Street and 64 Avenue in Leduc.
The truck is described as a dark grey Chevrolet Silverado 1500 quad cab, model LTZ Z71 with a blacked out Chevrolet symbol.
RCMP said they’re looking to speak with the driver of the truck to confirm their well-being.
Anyone with information is asked to call Leduc RCMP at 780-980-7267 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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