Salvation Army Thrift Store robbed in Airdrie

RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at a Salvation Army Thrift Store on Main Street in Airdrie, Alta. on Saturday.

Police say a lone male walked into the store about 4 p.m., brandished a weapon and demanded cash from the store employee.

He was given an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot.

The man is described as about five-foot-seven and 150 pounds with black, greying hair and light grey facial hair. He was wearing a green jacket with a hood, black pants and white sunglasses.

Police are also looking for surveillance video from businesses in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to call Airdrie RCMP at 1-403-945-7200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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