Police across Western Canada are still looking to identify a man wanted for a string of armed robberies in three provinces, including one in Swift Current that happened earlier this month.
RCMP in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as the Lethbridge Regional Police Service, are making a call for information on the suspect believed to have robbed a business on the 200-block of 1st Ave NW in Swift Current on January 8th, where he produced a weapon and demanded cash from an employee. Police believe the suspect is also responsible for armed robberies in Princeton, BC on December 1st, Vernon, BC on December 9th, High River, AB on December 19th, Merritt, BC on December 23rd, Lethbridge, AB on January 13th, Claresholm, AB on January 16th, and Aldergrove, BC on January 21st.
"Investigation by the RCMP Serious Crimes Branch South in Calgary has produced a very similar description across all the provinces," said RCMP "F" Division Spokesperson Mandy Maier. "The descriptions of the suspect, as well as security footage obtained, corroborates the belief that it is the same individual committing these offenses."
The suspect described as a white male between 25 and 35 years of age, who is between 5' 6" and 6' tall with a slim build, and is unshaven, with a brown goatee or beard. He was also seen wearing a black toque and dark sunglasses, and was dressed in dark clothing and wearing gloves.
The suspect also produced or mentioned having a firearm in each of the incidents, and no customers or employees at any of these businesses were injured. The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash in all of the incidents.
"Police are working to identify the person responsible, and bring him safely into custody," Maier added. "The public should not approach this suspect, as he is considered armed and dangerous."
Those with any information on this case are asked to contact the toll-free tip line at 1-844-887-6287.
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