Suspect arrested after security guard stabbed at Walmart in Campbell River

A man is in custody after stabbing a security guard at a Vancouver Island Walmart on Tuesday, police say.

RCMP saidofficers were called to the big-box store in Campbell River, B.C.,shortly before 11 a.m. PT because of a robbery that resultedin injuries.

They saida manwearing a wigwas trying to steal a "large quantity of goods" when he was stopped by security. The suspect allegedly stabbed the guard a man in his 60s at least twice.

The guard was taken to hospital and a statement from RCMP said he is in seriousbut stable condition.

The suspect initially got away, but police saidhe was later identified and arrested around 5 p.m. PT the same day.

The suspect is described as a man in his 30s. Police said heremains in custody awaiting an appearance in court.