RCMP confirm that a robbery occurred at the Williams Lake 7-Eleven at 5:30 am this morning.
Officers attended the scene and were advised by employees that a male entered the store wearing blue jeans, gloves, a black hooded sweatshirt with a white design on the middle left side and a white goalie mask.
The suspect was described as 5’9″, slender, had dark hair and was possibly a teenager or young adult.
The male had a machete in his possession, was waving the machete around and demanded money.
The male left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. The employees were not injured during this occurrence.
Attempts are being made to identify the suspect.
RCMP are asking anyone with information to contact them at 250 392 6211 or Crimestoppers at 1 800 222 8477.