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RCMP searching for robbery suspects

Suspects sought following armed robbery at Grande Prairie hotel

Aug 19, 2021 | 3:33 PM

Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify three suspects who they say robbed the bar of a Grande Prairie hotel on Wednesday afternoon.

Police say at approximately 4:26 p.m. August 18, they were notified of the reported robbery at the hotel in the area of 114 Street and 100 Avenue.

Mounties believe two females and one male, who were all wearing face coverings and hooded sweatshirts, entered the bar area of the hotel armed with firearms.

Police say the suspects threatened the employees in the building before the three suspects stole a quantity of cash, then fled from the store in what is believed to be a newer blue Chevrolet Impala.

Mounties say the employees and customers inside the bar at the time were not physically injured.

Descriptions of the three suspects can be seen below:

Suspect #1

  • Female

Last seen wearing:

  • Light blue RDS hoodie
  • Black pants with white lettering

Suspect #2

  • Female

Last seen wearing:

  • Black pants
  • Black sweater
  • White gloves
  • Blue undershirt
  • Grey Running shoes

Suspect #3

  • Male
  • Tall with slim build

Last seen wearing:

  • Wearing all black and white designs on the arms
  • Carrying a grey backpack
Photo Credit: Grande Prairie RCMP

Anyone with information in relation to this incident (or identifying those responsible) is asked to come forward to Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700 or their local police.

Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.