Suspect with firearm robs McLeese Lake General Store 

The Williams Lake RCMP is seeking the public’s help after the McLeese Lake General Store was the target of a robbery.

An unknown suspect wearing a balaclava and armed with a firearm had entered the store at around 6 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 11 demanding all the cash from the till and lotto tickets.

“The Williams Lake RCMP can confirm that no one was injured during the incident,” Cst. Joel Kooger said.

“RCMP are asking any witnesses to the crime to come forward with information.”

The suspect is described as: 

  • 5’10” to 6’0” tall
  • Caucasian
  • Stocky build
  • Blue eyes
  • Wearing a black hoodie and dark grey or black balaclava with only eyes showing

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Williams Lake RCMP at 250-392-6211 or Crime Stoppers.

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Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it). If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at cariboonews@vistaradio.ca

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