A rapid response from Richmond RCMP has led to two suspects being arrested following an armed robbery at a convenience store.
Shortly before 8 a.m. on Thursday, the RCMP received a call about a robbery at a store on the corner of No. 4 and Williams roads, understood to be the Mac’s store.
According to the store employee, a male had allegedly entered the shop brandishing a box knife and demanded money.
The employee complied with the demand and the suspect was then reported to have exited the store, before escaping in a waiting vehicle.
Once the vehicle drove away, the store employee called police.
The employee was able to provide a detailed description of both the vehicle and alleged suspects and, based on this information, patrol officers from numerous Richmond units, as well as officers from the Integrated Road Safety Unit (IRSU), flooded the area.
Within minutes, a patrol officer located the alleged suspect vehicle and observed one of the suspects running out of the area. This male was quickly apprehended and taken into custody by the sharp-eyed officer.
The second suspect remained in the vehicle and departed the area, but was arrested shortly afterward by officers from the IRSU.
The store employee was not injured during the course of the incident.
“Despite reporting having just been robbed, the store employee was able to remain calm and provide detailed information to our call takers,” said acting Cpl. Adriana Peralta.
“This information was vital and directly resulted in the quick apprehension of both alleged suspects”.
Richmond RCMP is seeking witnesses who may have observed the events leading up to the robbery. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation should contact Const. Ikavalko at 604-278-1212 or by email at [email protected]
Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
