EDMONTON – Police are asking the public to help them put handcuffs on a man who left a Leduc store empty handed after an alleged robbery attempt.
At about 8:40 p.m. Thursday, the RCMP was called to the Shoppers Drug Mart at 50 St. and 62 Ave. for a complaint for an attempted armed robbery.
A man allegedly walked up to the clerk and showed a note that stated he had a gun and to fill his bag with cash. When the man’s request wasn’t immediately granted, he fled the store on foot.
Police said no weapon was actually produced or seen, no cash was stolen and no one was injured.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, about 30 years old, 5’11” tall, heavy set, clean shaven, wearing glasses, a blue baseball cap with a Labatt’s Blue logo, dark blue or black light coat and blue jeans.
Police are asking anyone with information to call Leduc RCMP at 780-980-7267. Those who want to remain anonymous are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online.
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