Nanaimo RCMP seek suspects after armed robbery at 7-Eleven
Posted August 29, 2022 4:38 pm.
Last Updated August 29, 2022 4:47 pm.
Mounties in Nanaimo are looking for two men accused of robbing a 7-Eleven at knifepoint.
The robbery happened around 5 a.m. on Aug 20, at the convenience store’s 477 Terminal Ave. location, according to RCMP.
“An employee told police that two men walked into their store with one walking behind the counter. With a knife in his hand, he demanded the money from the till,” RCMP said in a media release.
“After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, he and the other suspect left the business.”
Police say they arrived within minutes of receiving the call, but were unable to locate the suspects. No one was hurt.
The primary suspect is described as medium height with a thin build and a moustache. He was wearing a blue hoodie, a dark baseball cap and dark shorts and runners.
The second suspect was wearing a black mask, a plaid jacket, a black hoodie and a baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.
