Drumheller RCMP have arrested a women in relation to a robbery Monday night at S&S news.
At about 9:40 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of armed robbery at S&S News in downtown Drumheller. A female suspect entered the convenience store, informed the employee she had a gun, and demanded cash.
The clerk complied with the demand and the female left the store on a bicycle. This female abandoned the bicycle after a short distance and then left the area on foot. The suspect escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.
The suspect was captured on video surveillance.
The suspect is described as an adult female, 5’2”, heavy set, wearing a black hoodie with yellow lettering on the front.
Drumheller RCMP called in the assistance of Police Dog Services, Forensic Identification, and General Investigation Section.
A search warrant was executed on a local property and evidence associated with the incident was recovered. A firearm was not recovered and RCMP believes that no actual firearm was present during the robbery.
Police have charged 43-year-old Roberta Simmonds of Drumheller with robbery.