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Published: October 03, 2008 4:00 PMUpdated: October 05, 2008 9:53 AM
On Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at approximately 3:25 p.m., Port Alberni RCMP responded to an armed robbery at the H & R Block office located on Third Avenue.
A lone male had entered the office armed with a knife and escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash, RCMP Staff Sgt. Lee Omilusik said.
The male was described as wearing a blue jean jacket with all white sleeves. His face was covered and he was wearing a hat.
“He approached the employee on duty and demanded cash and subsequently left the building,” Omilusik said.
Police patrols failed to locate the suspect.
If anyone has any information regarding this offence, they are requested to contact the Port Alberni RCMP at (250) 723-2424 or Crimestoppers.
