An alleged robbery in Fort St. John has resulted in a suspect being arrested in the Peace Country.
According to police, on August 13th at around 6:00 a.m., officers received reports of a robbery attempt in progress at a hotel in Fort St. John. Investigators suggest that a male entered the hotel and allegedly threatened the front desk clerk with a large knife while demanding cash before grabbing a set of vehicle keys from the office and fleeing the scene.
Members of the FSJ RCMP frontline attended immediately; however, they were quickly made aware that the suspect had left the hotel before their arrival.
Police determined the suspect had stolen a vehicle and fled the area southbound on Highway 97. Law enforcement proceeded to conduct patrols but could not locate the stolen vehicle.
Later that day at around 4:00 p.m. members of the Fort St. John RCMP received word that officers in Fox Creek located the stolen vehicle and apprehended the suspect.
The man is currently being held in Alberta for court on charges of alleged robbery and breach of probation which are pending approval.
Police have confirmed no one was injured during the incident.
