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RCMP investigating attempted armed robbery at Yellowknife convenience store

RCMP say the incident happened at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Kim's Confectionery on Franklin Avenue. A lone man entered the store with a knife and demanded cash, the statement said.

Man entered Kim's Confectionery with a knife on Tuesday night demanding cash, but was refused

RCMP say the incident happened at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Kim's Confectionery on Franklin Avenue. (Walter Strong/CBC)

RCMP are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a convenience store in downtown Yellowknife.

In a news release issued Wednesday, RCMP say the incident happened at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Kim's Confectioneryon Franklin Avenue.

A screenshot from Kim's Confectionery attempted robbery on Tuesday. RCMP say the suspect is believed to be an Inuk man, approximately five feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build. (RCMP )

"A lone man entered the store, brandishing a knife, while demanding money from the clerk. The suspect was unsuccessful and fled the area," the statement said.

The RCMP say the suspect is believed to be an Inuk man, approximately five feet 11 inches tall, with a thin build.

"At the time of the incident the suspect was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt with a black T-shirt over top."

RCMP are asking anyone who was in the area of 54 Street and Franklin Avenue between 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday to contact the Yellowknife detachment.

"Information received from the public could provide valuable insightto assist with the RCMP's investigation into this incident," said Cst. Heather Cosenzo, in the statement.

The RCMP said photos will be distributed if they become available.

Anyone with information is asked to callthe Yellowknife RCMP at867-669-1111or contact Crime Stoppers at1-800-222-8477.

Corrections

  • Based on information from the RCMP, a previous version of this story incorrectly said the robbery happened on Monday.
    Mar 06, 2019 4:59 PM CT