Police are looking for a suspect after the attempted armed robbery of a 71-year-old man in Ste. Rose this week.
On Thursday, March 18 around noon, Ste. Rose RCMP were informed a 71-year-old man was shopping at a business on Central Avenue in Ste. Rose du Lac, and returned to his vehicle when an unknown male opened his door.
The male suspect was holding a firearm, and threatened the victim telling him to get out of the vehicle.
The victim managed to push the suspect away, and the suspect then took off on foot.
The suspect is described as Indigenous, 22-25 years of age, approximately 5’4”, 150 lbs with brown eyes and short dark hair. He was wearing a black sweater, black pants and a black face mask.
If you witnessed this incident or have any information please call Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP at 204-447-2513 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at Manitoba Crime Stoppers.
