Police in Yellowknife are asking for the publicSA国际影视传媒檚 help in identifying a man they say robbed an uptown gas station Friday night.
Just before midnight, the man, donning a black balaclava, entered the Shell gas station on Range Lake Road before demanding cash, according to a media release issued by Yellowknife Monday.
The suspect used an "edged weapon" during the robbery, later told SA国际影视传媒. Police haven't specified exactly what kind of weapon was used.
Police say a cashier handed over an undisclosed amount of cash before the suspect fled on foot southbound on Range Lake Road.
The Forensic Identification Services and Police Dog Services probed the scene and are continuing to investigate.
The male suspect is described as being approximately 6 feet tall with a thin build.
Police say he was wearing a black/grey camo jacket, grey sweatpants with a black strip, black shoes and a pair of bright yellow gloves.
are now appealing to the public in the hopes of locating the suspect.
SA国际影视传媒淎t the time of the incident, just before midnight, there may have been customers outside the gas station or in the neighbouring businesses that may have observed the incident or recognize the suspect,SA国际影视传媒 states MondaySA国际影视传媒檚 news release.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Yellowknife at 867-669-1111. Tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
Updates to follow.