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Police looking for robber armed with bear spray

The PG RCMP is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed a store on Victoria Street with bear spray and a hammer on Monday (August 15).

The suspect with his bike (photo provided by PG RCMP)

According to police, employees say the man sprayed bear spray in the store, then used a hammer to smash a jewelry case.

The suspect was described as wearing:
– A red hat
– Two masks
– Glasses
– Black gloves
– Dark grey sweater
– Grey sweatpants
– Black and white shoes

(photo provided by PG RCMP)

His bike has a blue right rear triangle and a white front tire.

The total value of the theft was over $1400, the employees who were hit by the bear spray recovered without serious injury.

Police are asking anyone who can identify the man, or with information to come forward.

 

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