Suspect assaults store employee during robbery attempt: Edmonton police
Posted May 2, 2023 12:34 pm.
Last Updated May 2, 2023 12:36 pm.
Edmonton police say they are looking for a suspect following the alleged assault of a store employee during a robbery attempt in February.
The Edmonton Police Service says the aggravated assault happened at a southwest Edmonton business – at 109 Street and 23 Avenue – on Feb. 19.
Police allege a man entered a store and attempted to steal items. A staff member was reportedly assaulted when he asked the man to leave.
EPS says the employee suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated in hospital and has since been released.
Officers are hoping the public can help identify the suspect.
He is described as five-foot-10, with long dark hair pulled back into a ponytail. At the time of the alleged incident, he was wearing black pants, a blue jacket and Nike running shoes.
