Picture Butte RCMP are investigating after a man robbed the Tickety-Boo convenience store in Shaughnessy Monday night.
According to Sgt. Tom Howell, commander of the Picture Butte RCMP detachment, a lone male wearing a disguise entered the store at around 8 p.m.
He was armed with a gun, but police can’t say whether it was real.
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He demanded cash from the young female teller, and made off with an undisclosed amount of money.
A K-9 unit was called in to search the area, but was unsuccessful in tracking the suspect, whom police believe does not live in the area.
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Residents reported seeing police armed with shotguns roaming the area. Howell said the police presence was to ensure officer safety as they performed a perimeter search.
While police say they are investigating tips, they are asking anyone with information to contact Picture Butte RCMP at (403) 732-4449.
The Hamlet of Shaughnessy is located approximately 25 kilometres north of Lethbridge.
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