08-001248
Media Interest
2008-01-16 04:12
- ROBBERY
350-400 SOUTH RIDGE DR SE

Text Release Date and Time: 2008-01-16 06

M.H.P.S. File: 08-1248

January 16th, 2008 just after 03:40 a.m., the Medicine Hat Police Service responded to a report of a robbery at the, "Mac's," Store in Southridge (Medicine Hat, Ab.).

Upon arriving at scene; members learned that a lone male wearing a black balaclava had entered the store and, despite the clerk being present, went behind the counter and took an undisclosed amount of cigarettes from the store & then fled.

The Medicine Hat Police patrols & K-9 search were not able to locate the male responsible thus far.

Medicine Hat Police are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the male involved. He is described as a Caucasian male in his late teens or early 20's; standing approximately 5'10" to 6'0'' tall, average build wearing a white hoody, a black ski mask, white sneakers, and carrying a black duffle bag.

Information regarding this incident can be reported to the Medicine Hat Police Service at ph#: 529-8400, or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).