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Armed robbery at Portage la Prairie gaming centre, RCMP searching for suspects

RCMP in Portage la Prairie are searching for two suspects, a man and a woman after they robbed the Dakota Tipi Gaming

On November 4, 2017, at approximately 11:40 am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre.

 

Suspect taking money from cash drawer in Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre armed robbery November 4, 2017
Suspect taking money from cash drawer in Dakota Tipi Gaming Centre armed robbery November 4, 2017 (RCMP)

 

 

According to investigators a male armed with a sawed-off shotgun entered the gaming centre walked back to the cashier and removed cash from the drawer.

 

The suspect fled the scene, running out the front door into a waiting small grey, 4 door Chevy.

 

Getaway vehicle - 4 door grey Chevy - Dakota YTipi Gaming Centre armed robbery November 4, 2017
Getaway vehicle – 4 door grey Chevy – Dakota YTipi Gaming Centre armed robbery November 4, 2017 (RCMP)

 

 

The car was being driven by a female accomplice who witnesses described as having a ponytail with large glasses wearing red lipstick.

Scar on neck of suspect
Scar on neck of suspect (RCMP)

 

 

Police described the suspect as male. 6’2″ to 6’4″ tall, wearing a black coat, black pants, black neck warmer. and a grey and black toque. The suspect has a noticeable scar on the back of his neck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anyone with information about the robbery or suspect is asked to call Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445.

Police continue to investigate.

 

-News 4-

 

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