From Blackfalds RCMP: On December 13th, 2017, in the early morning hours Blackfalds RCMP were called to the Fas Gas Convenience store located at the corner of Panarama Drive and Parkwood Road in Blackfalds where a break in had occurred.

Suspect gained entry by cutting through an outside wall into the building.

An undisclosed amount of cash was removed from the safe and bank machines located inside, as well the individual made off with cigarettes and other merchandise.

Subject was wearing a black jacket, ball cap, with dark pants, gloves and a face mask.

Subject and cash may have been sprayed with a green dye when subject removed cash.

Video footage indicates the break in occurred just prior to 3:00 am.

The Blackfalds RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance, if you have seen or heard anything with relation to this incident please contact the RCMP Blackfalds at 403-885-3300.

If you would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or on the internet at www.tipsubmit.com. You are not required to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), you may be eligible for a cash reward.

The RCMP would like to thank the residents of Blackfalds for their support in providing information to help keep our community safe.

(Photo's courtesy Blackfalds RCMP)