Photo of the suspect. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

Searching for Suspect

Attempted armed robbery in Macklin

Jan 25, 2020 | 11:02 AM

The Macklin RCMP are looking for a man after an attempted robbery early this morning.

According to a media release from RCMP, soon after midnight a man arrived at the Macklin Hotel/Bar demanding money. He was armed with a long gun, but the bar employee managed to escape and lock herself in a back room.

The suspect left without any money and at this time police are unsure if he left on foot or in a vehicle.

The man is described as five feet eight inches tall, slim build, wearing black clothing and a mask covering his face.

Photo of suspect. (Submitted photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)

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Anyone with information about this or any other crimes in local areas are asked to call the Unity RCMP at (306) 228-6300, the Wilkie RCMP at (306) 843-3480 or the Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171.

If you prefer to remain anonymous call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers with your information at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) Crimes Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call display, nor are your calls traced or recorded.

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