Prince George, B.C.- Shortly after 9 last night,  a lone male  wearing a mask entered   a liquor store near 5th and Carney Street and  demanded cash. The  man  was handed some cash,  and  he fled the scene.

Prince George RCMP attended the scene, and while  a male  who had been in the liquor store at the time of the heist was found in the area,   police don’t believe he was the one responsible for the  robbery.  However,  he was arrested  on outstanding warrants and  will be  held in custody  at least until he appears in court.

Meantime,  police are hoping the  public can help them  identify and locate the robber.

The suspect is  described as:

• Male
• Approximately 178 cm (5’10”)
• Medium build
• Wearing black pants, black jacket and a ‘human looking’ mask
• Holding a black back pack

Anyone with any information  on this robbery, or the suspect,  is asked to contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300 or anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1(800)222-8477