Searching for armed robber

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RCMP in Salmon Arm are on the look out for an armed robber.

Staff Sgt. Scott West said on Jan. 25, at approximately 9:50 a.m. police were called to a robbery at a downtown business.

“After attending to the 100 Block of Lakeshore Drive NE the officers determined that a male had robbed the store using a firearm,” said West.

“The male was described as approximately 5’7” tall, slim build with short hair and a scruffy beard. The male was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie, dark sunglasses and a dark hat.”

The male suspect fled the area of the store on Shuswap Street towards Lakeshore Drive.

Anyone who may have seen the suspect is asked to call the Salmon Arm RCMP at 250 832 6044 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).