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Dauphin RCMP Seek Man Armed With Knife After Memorial Boulevard Store Robbery

Dauphin RCMP are asking for help identifying a tall, thin man in black who police say robbed a Memorial Boulevard store at knifepoint on Oct. 31.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Contact details are in the article below.

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Dauphin RCMP are asking the public to help identify a man who police say robbed a retail business on Memorial Boulevard in Dauphin, Manitoba, while armed with a knife late on Oct. 31.

Suspect description

Police describe the suspect as:

  • A male, believed to be roughly 6'2"
  • Thinner build
  • Face covered
  • Dressed in black, with a sweater that had a dark grey pattern
  • White shoes

What happened

According to the RCMP, officers were called at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 to a report of a robbery that had just taken place at the business.

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Police said officers learned that a male carrying a knife entered the store, threw items at the cashier, then went to the cash register and took money.

The employee tried to hold the man back with a chair but was pushed into a loading area, police said. No one was injured.

The suspect then fled, according to the RCMP.

How to help

RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying the man. Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident is asked to contact:

  • Dauphin RCMP: 204-622-5020
  • Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
  • Online: www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

About these reports

This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Official source: RCMP

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