Investigators are looking for the public's help in tracking down a man suspected of using bear spray in an early-morning robbery.
He is described as Caucasian, 188 cm (6'2") with a slim build and wearing a black jacket with white and blue stripes, a red bandana around his neck, blue jeans and white shoes.
The man made off with $40 cash after deploying the weapon on another man in the 1700 block of Strathcona Ave. sometime before 1:45 a.m., Prince George RCMP said.
Anyone who may have information that could help police locate the suspect is asked to call the Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Tips can also be provided online at www.pgcrimestoppers.bc.ca, or by texting CRIMES using keyword "pgtips."
Quote file number 16-35747.
- Contrary to an earlier version of this story, the victim had not just left a pub when he was robbed. The RCMP acknowledged the error Wednesday.
