One man arrested following armed robbery.
Northern Rockies
2022-09-13 08:07 HAP
Dossier nº 2022-1976
Under the Official Languages Act, this office provides services to the public in English only. You will find general information in both official languages at bc.rcmp.ca and www.rcmp.ca
Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.
On September 8, 2022 at 10:42 AM, Northern Rockies RCMP were called to the scene of an armed robbery.
A lone man, walked up to the drive thru window of the local A&W, pointed a shotgun at the employee and demanded money. An undisclosed sum of money was taken and the suspected departed the scene on foot.
Police immediately attended and set up containment of the scene. While actively searching for the suspect, police located the firearm hidden in some brush. The suspect was soon spotted and after a lengthy foot pursuit, and with the help of a private citizen, the suspect was arrested.
The suspect, Ian McMillan, a 37 year old Fort Nelson man, remains in custody and has been charged with the following:
- Robbery using a restricted or prohibited firearm
- Pointing a firearm
- Possession of stolen property
- Willfully resisting a peace officer
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Northern Rockies RCMP at (250) 774-2700.
Diffusé par :
Cap. Madonna Saunderson
S.-off.-cons. de district (relations avec les médias)District du Nord
4020, 5e Avenue, Prince George (C.-B.) V2M 7E7
Bureau : 250-561-3166
Cellulaire : 250-301-3521
Courriel :
madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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