Police in Nanaimo are looking for a suspect in the armed robbery of a south Nanaimo liquor store around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. (Nanaimo RCMP)

By NanaimoNewsNOW staff

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Knife-wielding man robs south Nanaimo liquor store

Dec 14, 2024 | 5:52 AM

NANAIMO — Police are looking for a man who used a knife to rob a south Nanaimo liquor store.

RCMP say a man with his face partially covered entered the University Liquor store at 520 Fifth St. around 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12, and jumped over the counter with a knife in his hand demanding money from the till.

The suspect received an undisclosed amount of cash and took off.

RCMP attended the scene a short time later but were unable to locate the suspect with the help of Police Dog Services.

The suspect is described as 5’10” with a medium build, wearing a black hoodie, dark-coloured toque, and khaki pants with grey socks covering his hands.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 1-250-754-2345.

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