Police are investigating after a man robbed a High River convenience store at gunpoint near midnight Thursday morning.
At approximately 12:20 a.m. on April 28, a man entered a Circle K in High River, asking the clerk for cigarettes.
When the employee turned his back, the suspect pulled a black handgun, pointing it at the clerk before grabbing three items and leaving the store gun in hand.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned male with a slim build, with close to shoulder-length blonde hair, approximately 18-22 years of age. He was wearing a black sweater, black ball cap with red writing and logo, and red pants with a red and black backpack.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the High River RCMP at 403-652-2357. Those wishing to to remain anonymous 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.