Winnipegosis RCMP respond to armed robbery

November 20, 2020
Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba

News release

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On November 12, 2020, at approximately 9:00 pm, Winnipegosis RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at the gas bar located on the Pine Creek First Nation.

Officers were advised that a male entered the gas bar carrying a rifle and a bag and demanded the employee give them cash and cigarettes, as the suspect pointed the rifle at him.

The suspect, who was wearing a green jacket, snow pants and a Halloween mask, made off with an undisclosed amount of cash and numerous packs of cigarettes.

Surveillance footage has been obtained and RCMP are asking anyone who may recognize this individual to contact the Winnipegosis RCMP at 204-656-7000, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Winnipegosis RCMP continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497
Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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File number: 2020-1667071

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