Codiac RCMP is asking for the public to help identify a suspect involved in an armed robbery outside a bank.
Police were called to the RBC location on Mountain Road shortly before ten Thursday evening.
The robbery is believed to have occurred when a man pointed a gun at a woman leaving the bank, before taking her purse containing an undisclosed amount of cash.
The man was last seen heading towards the Moncton Hospital on MacBeath Avenue.
The suspect is described as being about 5’5″ tall, with a slim build, a dark complexion, and dark eyes.
The man also spoke English without an accent, and was wearing a skull bandana covering his face, and a hooded sweater or jeans.
Anyone with information should contact Codiac RCMP at 506.857.2400 or Crime StoppersĀ toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.