On July 17, 2013, just after 4:30am, Portage la Prairie RCMP were dispatched to a complaint of an armed robbery at the convenience store on Dakota Tipi First Nation.
Investigation revealed that two males armed with a knife and a firearm entered the premises in an attempted robbery and eventualy fled the premises empty handed. Police say that the lone male employee was not injured.
The suspects are described as tall and thin, wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.
Anyone with information regarding this attempted robbery is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445 or their local police agency. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to Crimes(274637).
