Police seek suspect and witness in downtown armed robbery
A 46-year-old delivery driver was injured May 26 when a man stole from his van and brandished a knife near 102 Street and 104 Avenue.
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Edmonton police are looking for a suspect and a witness related to an armed robbery downtown on May 26.
Around 3:30 p.m., a man reached into a parked delivery van at a loading dock near 102 Street and 104 Avenue to steal an item. The 46-year-old driver chased the suspect, who allegedly turned around and attempted to stab the driver with a knife before punching him and fleeing.
The driver was taken to hospital by police with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have been unable to locate a witness who may have recorded video of the incident. This person is not believed to have been involved in the robbery; police want to speak with them solely as a witness. Anyone who can identify the suspect or the witness, or who has information about the incident, can call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.