PORT ELGIN, N.B. – The Southeast District RCMP, Sackville detachment, is asking for the public's assistance in relation to an armed robbery in Port Elgin.
On Jan. 18, 2018, around 8:45 p.m., a male armed with a hunting knife entered Coles Grocery store on East Main Street and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. He fled with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. No one was injured during the robbery. RCMP Police Dog Services also attended the scene, but were unable to locate the suspect.
The suspect is described as a man, 5'9" tall with a medium build. He was wearing a yellow motorcycle helmet, orange and yellow sunglasses and white khaki style pants.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call the Sackville detachment of the Southeast District RCMP at 506-364-5023. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by text TIP212 + a message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or visit Secure Web Tips at http://www.crimenb.ca/
