Surveillance photos of the suspect (L) and the vehicle (R) in a Saturday evening armed robbery at Freson Brothers in Valleyview. Photos courtesy Valleyview RCMP.

By Jeff Henson

ARMED ROBBERY

RCMP investigate armed robbery at Valleyview Freson Brothers

Feb 7, 2021 | 7:19 AM

An armed robbery Saturday night at the Valleyview Freson Brothers grocery store has RCMP in that community looking for help in identifying the suspect.

The incident occurred between 9:30 and 10:45 pm when a man is alleged to have pulled what appeared to be a fake gun on an employee while demanding all of the money in the cash register.

The suspect is described as caucasian, 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10, with green eyes. He was wearing a grey toque, black jacket, and a black neck warmer to cover his face.

He was witnessed getting out of a dark coloured, older style 4-door Dodge Ram, with a chrome front bumper.

Any with information on the suspect or the vehicle is asked to call the Valleyview detachment at 780-524-3345, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS).