Lethbridge police are investigating another incident at a local Subway restaurant that took place this morning. Around 8:30a.m. employees at the Subway along the 1600 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South were approached by a a masked male intent on stealing cash. Staff subsequently fled from the restaurant to a neighbouring business and called police.
“What ended up happening was a suspicious subject came into the restaurant, the employees recognized that as a possible threat, they fled the building before the subject had the opportunity to get any cash,” said Staff Sergeant Jeff Mantyak.
Police on scene say the employees were shaken and did not wish to speak to the media.
This is the second robbery involving a Subway location in less than 48 hours. Monday night, a lone male armed with a weapon entered the location along the 3700 block of Mayor Magrath Drive South. Sam Patel is the owner and manager of that location.
“We were not even sure these things could happen here,” said Patel. “So we were not much worried about security but now we are.”
The investigation has determined the male was wearing clothing similar to the subject in Monday’s robbery and appeared to be carrying the same kind of weapon.
“Of course we’re very mindful of the similar type activity between the other day and today, we’re looking into that,” said Sgt. Mantyak. “But at this point it’s still under investigation.”
Police are still on the lookout for Monday night’s suspect. The subject is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 20-30 years old, six-feet tall, 240 lbs., with short dark hair and a slight dark beard. He was wearing a black toque, red hoodie, black overcoat, runners, large, white-rimmed sunglasses with dark lenses and had something covering his mouth.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police 403-328-4444 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers will pay cash for information leading to an arrest.
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