RCMP in Ste. Rose du Lac is investigating an attempted armed robbery on Thursday, March 18, 2021, in the community.
According to police, a 71-year-old male was sitting in his vehicle at a Central Avenue business when an unknown man opened his door. The male was armed with a firearm and ordered the senior out of the vehicle. The victim was able to push the suspect away causing him to flee.
The senior was not hurt in the incident.
RCMP are looking for an male suspect described as Indigenous, 22-25 years of age, approximately 5’4”, 150 lbs with brown eyes and short dark hair. He was wearing a black sweater, black pants and a black face mask.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at (204) 447-2513 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
© News4.ca 2021
