The 29th Street Market in Battleford was robbed at knifepoint Monday just before 10 p.m. according to Battlefords RCMP.
Police say the perpetrator, brandishing a knife, obtained cash and fled the store. The amount of cash taken has not been disclosed. Employees were not injured.
The male perpetrator is described as having a husky build and is between 5’6” and 5’9”. He was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with the Saskatchewan Roughriders centennial logo, camouflage pants and dark shoes. He had a dark mask covering his face and wore gloves.
Police say the investigation is ongoing. Battlefords RCMP are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the individual responsible.
Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is urged to contact Battlefords RCMP Detachment at 306-446-1720 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com/ or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).
