The Nanaimo RCMP are investigating a disturbing robbery that took place at a local fast-food restaurant on Monday.
They say a man tried to rob the Wendy’s restaurant, located at Port Place Mall at 660 Terminal Ave.
Investigators say when a bystander tried to intervene, the suspect told him he would stab him with a dirty needle.
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The suspect then allegedly grabbed an undisclosed amount of money from the till and ran away.
He was last seen running towards the bus stop on Esplanade.
He is described as South Asian, in his early twenties, 5 ft. 8 to 5 ft. 11 tall, with short dark hair. He was wearing a dark blue jacket with a red collar, black pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP or Crime Stoppers.