Posted on 09/21/2014, 1:32 pm, by mySteinbach

On September 16, 2014, at approximately 9:40pm, Gypsumville RCMP responded to an armed robbery in Fairford First Nation, Manitoba.

Police say that the suspect, a lone masked male, entered the local business armed with a knife and a handgun and gestured to the staff to empty the cash register. The suspect fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. No one was injured in this incident.

The suspect is described as 35 to 40-years-old, 5’6″ tall with a slim build.

RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact the Gypsumville RCMP at 204-659-5224 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).