CALGARY — RCMP in Olds are searching for a man and a woman after the Torrington Hotel was robbed in central Alberta on Wednesday.
Police say a man and a woman pulled up to the hotel in an older-model white pickup truck, described as a Ford F150, about 9:30 p.m.
The man went into the hotel bar and pointed a long barrel firearm at the staff member, ordering him not to move.
There were no other people in the bar at the time.
The women then came into the bar and the pair went behind the counter and stole the till before fleeing in the truck, heading west on Highway 27.
No injuries were reported.
The man is described as being about 167 centimetres (five-foot-six) tall with a larger build.
He was wearing:
- Black balaclava
- Black sweater
- Black pants
- Brown boots
- Dark hat with a white emblem
The woman is described as being about 152 centimetres (five-foot) tall with a thin build.
She was wearing:
- Striped backpack
- Dark pants
- Knee-high dark boots
- Dark grey jacket
- White balaclava
- Black ball cap with white symbol
Anyone with information is asked to call Olds RCMP at 403-556-3323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
