Robber wearing blue surgical mask flees Saskatoon pharmacy with narcotics, say police

The Saskatoon Police Service is looking for a suspect after a pharmacy was robbed in the Lawson Heights neighbourhood on Saturday.

Police responded to the 100 block of Lenore Drive at around 11 a.m. after it was reported that a man entered the store and demanded drugs, police say.

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According to officials, the man fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of narcotics.

Police describe the suspect as being in his 30s, with dark hair. He was wearing dark-rimmed glasses, dark clothing and a blue surgical mask.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at (306) 975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477.

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