By Ian Holmes

UPDATE: Suspect photo released in Nanaimo robbery attempt

Aug 5, 2016 | 3:30 PM

NANAIMO — Nanaimo RCMP have have released a photo of a suspect accused in an attempted robbery Thursday night.

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An attempted late-night robbery at a pharmacy in Nanaimo.

It happened at 11:20 Thursday evening at the pharmacy at the Shoppers Drug Mart location in Country Club Centre, where Nanaimo RCMP say a man demanded oxycodone and Percocet.

Police say that the suspect passed a note stating he had a gun, however no weapon was produced and he was told that the safe could not be opened due to a time delay.

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The suspect then left the store.

The suspect’s race is unknown as his face was shielded by a hoodie pulled tight around his face, according to police.

He’s described as about 5’5 to 5’6 tall, 140-150 pounds and was clean shaven.

Police say the suspect wore aviator style sunglasses, black pants and a black hoodie with white lettering on the back.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345, or contact Crime Stoppers at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com, texting your tip at ‘274637, or calling 1-800-222-8477.