Rimbey RCMP say this man is alleged to have robbed the Bluffton City General Store and shot a round from a small-calibre gun at a clerk there. (RCMP)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

store clerk shot

Police seeking suspect in alleged armed robbery at Bluffton store

Oct 17, 2020 | 10:29 AM

(Oct. 19) – RCMP say the vehicle involved in this incident has been recovered south of Edmonton, but that the male suspect and female passenger, who have both identified thanks to tips from the public, remain at large at this time.

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(Oct. 17)

RCMP say a store clerk was shot during an early morning robbery Friday at the Bluffton City General Store.

Police were called at about 6:20 a.m. on Oct. 16 about the incident at the store located in the hamlet about 100 kilometres northwest of Red Deer.

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After a male suspect failed to pay for his gas and groceries, police say the store clerk confronted him outside and was struck by a shot from what is described as a small-calibre firearm.

The store clerk was taken to hospital and treated for a non-life threatening injury.

Police say the suspect fled southbound in a vehicle described as a smaller grey or silver-coloured sedan with a sunroof.

RCMP say this vehicle is what the suspect used to flee southbound from the Bluffton City General Store on the morning of Oct. 16. (RCMP)

The suspect is described as:

-approximately 5’6″ to 5’10” tall, and slim

-dark skin

-short hair and no facial hair

-wearing a black/blue parka with a fur-trimmed hood, black pants, and black shoes with a white stripe (see above photo)

It’s also believed there was another person with long hair in the passenger seat of the vehicle.

If you have any information, contact the Rimbey RCMP at 403-843-2224. If you see this male, he may be armed, so don’t approach. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.