Photo provided by the Alberta RCMP.
On Nov. 11, at 12:36 a.m., the Blackfalds RCMP responded to a report of a robbery with a firearm at a local 7-11.
Two unidentified people in scream masks entered the store, threatened the staff, and discharged a shotgun into the ceiling.
The suspects left after taking cash from the till.
The shotgun is described as having a unique silver/stainless steel barrel.
While police investigate, they are asking the public for information related to the crime.
If you have any information about this crime or those responsible please contact the Blackfalds RCMP at 403-885-3333 or submit an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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