RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at the Eckville Hotel Bar earlier this month.
Police say a man entered the bar shortly after opening on May 9, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money which was placed into a blue bag.
The suspect also damaged the bar’s land line phone before fleeing on Main Street.
No injuries were reported, and officers are now asking the public for help in identifying the suspect.
The suspect is described as:
- Medium complexion
- 5 foot 9 to 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds
- Was wearing a black hoody, black sweatpants, and black shoes
If you have any information regarding this armed robbery, please contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-887-3333 or your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Possible connection
RCMP are not saying a handful of armed robberies around central Alberta in May are linked, but they’re also not saying that they aren’t.
Previously, Mounties reported an incident that was said to have occurred on April 18 at the Blackfalds Motor Inn.
As reported, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. Investigation revealed a male wearing a grey hoodie and sunglasses carrying what appeared to be a handgun and bear spray entered the bar and stole cash. The suspect was last seen crossing East Avenue and Park Street.
The suspect is described as:
- Older male
- Fair complexion
- Wearing a unique grey hoodie with the writing ‘New York’ and the number ‘7’
Blackfalds RCMP also shared this week that they are looking into a second armed robbery at the Blackfalds Motor Inn — the same location as the alleged robbery on April 18.
In that incident, it was about 11 a.m. on May 10 when a male suspect entered the Sidetraxx Pub at the inn, allegedly carrying a handgun and bear spray.
Police say he pointed the gun at staff and robbed them before fleeing on foot.
The suspect discharged the bear spray when pursued outside by staff and was last seen crossing East Avenue westbound. The suspect wore sunglasses, gloves, a black face mask, black shoes, a dark grey hoodie, and grey sweatpants. The hoodie and sweatpants were worn inside out. He used a black reusable Co-op grocery bag to carry the stolen money.
Meanwhile, Red Deer RCMP are investigating another robbery from May 25 at the city’s East Hill shopping centre.
Police say they responded to the shopping centre in Red Deer on May 25 at 12:02 a.m. following a 911 call reporting the robbery.
After attending the call, the RCMP determined that a man wearing a medical mask entered a liquor store with a gun and demanded money from a worker. The man then fled on foot with cash and liquor.
He is described as wearing a grey zip-up sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and black shoes.
As a result, Red Deer RCMP are asking anyone who was in the area during the time of the incident and has dash camera footage or any information regarding this offence to contact them at 403-406-2200.
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