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Abbotsford Police search for suspect in overnight Subway robbery

Darpan News Desk Abbotsford Police, 17 Dec, 2020 08:35 PM
  • Abbotsford Police search for suspect in overnight Subway robbery

Last night at 9:54 pm, AbbyPD patrol officers were called to the McMillan Subway for a report of a robbery. The victim cashier, reported that a male suspect walked into the restaurant and demanded cash. When the cashier started to open the cash register, the suspect pepper-sprayed her. She was able to flee from the restaurant and call the police.

Luckily, the victim sustained minor injury which was a result of the pepper spray. The suspect fled from the area: and the victim was able to provide a limited description; he is a Caucasian man in his 20’s (further description may be available soon, upon review of CCTV). He was wearing a black jacket, black hat, white hoodie and blue jeans. The suspect did not obtain any money and nothing else was stolen.

This act of violence and threats is inacceptable. The victim will have access to Victim Services and their resources. If you were in the area of McMillan and Old Yale Road last night between 9:30 pm and 10:15 pm and may have seen someone matching this description, if you have CCTV, dashcam video or information about this investigation is asked to contact the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.

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