At approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, Downtown Division officers were called to the report of a robbery at a jeweler in the area of 115 Street and 100 Avenue.
It was reported to police that a lone male entered the business, produced a firearm, assaulted a male employee and took an undisclosed amount of jewelry. The male then reportedly fled the scene on foot.
EMS responded, treated and transported the 68-year-old male employee to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been released.
EPS Robbery Section is now leading this investigation and is asking anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect to contact police.
The suspect is described as a male in his 30s, approximately 5’10” tall with an average build. He was reportedly wearing a fur hat, glasses, a face mask, a dark colored jacket, dark blue jeans, black shoes with white soles and was carrying a black bag.
Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.