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Attempted robbery suspect photo released

Police have released a photo of a man suspected of trying to rob a 900-block Victoria Street gas station last month.
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Suspect tried to rob a 900-block Victoria Street gas station Jan. 21.

Police have released a photo of a man suspected of trying to rob a 900-block Victoria Street gas station last month.

He is described as Caucasian, 175 cm (5'9") tall with a thin to medium build and was wearing a dark blue or black winter jacket with a fur brimmed hat at the time of the robbery which occurred on Wed., Jan. 21 sometime before 9 p.m.

Police said the man attempted to rob the teller with an edged weapon but a customer who entered the store and scared off the suspect. His image was also caught on surveillance camera.

Police have not been able to identify the suspect and are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca, or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES using keyword "pgtips."