Gun fired during robbery in Cupar, RCMP looking for suspect
Photo courtesy Southey RCMP.
Southey RCMP are looking for a suspect involved in an armed robbery in Cupar on Saturday evening, in which a gun was fired.
Police said they were called to a business on Stanley Street in Cupar where investigation determined a man entered the business, demanded money and then discharged a firearm, before fleeing with a sum of money. Police said no one was injured in the incident.
RCMP described the suspect as about six feet tall, with a stocky build.
He was wearing a blue hoodie with a large “Bench” logo in it, blue jeans, black shoes and a medical mask.
Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is asked to call Southey RCMP at 306-726-5230, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted online.
Cupar is about 79 kilometres northeast of Regina.
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