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Armed robbery suspect named

Yorkton RCMP has released the name of a 34-year-old suspect in the armed robbery of Hearn's Westview Pharmacy August 29.


Yorkton RCMP has released the name of a 34-year-old suspect in the armed robbery of Hearn's Westview Pharmacy August 29.

Mary Ellen Shingoose is charged with entering the pharmacy brandishing a long-barrel gun and a knife and making off with an undisclosed amount of prescription medicine.

Police are asking for the public's help in locating Shingoose and a 15-year-old accomplice, who has also been charged, but cannot be named because of their age.

RCMP warn that Shingoose should not be approached as she may be armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about the suspects' whereabouts are asked to call the Yorkton detachment at 306.786.2400 or Crimestoppers at 800.222.8477.

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