RCMP release attempted robbery suspect photos

NANAIMO – Police looking for man who tried to rob Wakesiah Avenue Super Save Gas store.

Police are looking for the man in these photos who allegedly attempted to rob the Super Save Gas store on Wakesiah Avenue Feb. 5.

Police are looking for the man in these photos who allegedly attempted to rob the Super Save Gas store on Wakesiah Avenue Feb. 5.

Nanaimo RCMP have released pictures of the suspect in the attempted robbery of the Super Save Gas on Wakesiah Ave. Feb. 5 at 10:30 p.m.

The robbery attempt was thwarted when the store owner hit the suspect with a baseball bat and chased him from the store.

Investigators have determined the hoodie worn by the suspect is a Sons of Anarchy brand, worn inside out during the robbery. The suspect is also wearing a Dragon brand tuque.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about the man shown in the pictures, please contact the Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com

Nanaimo News Bulletin