Armed robbery at Northern Alberta bingo hall under investigation

Police are investigating after a robbery took place at Club Bingo in St. Paul, Thursday night.

ST. PAUL - While details are scarce, St. Paul RCMP have confirmed that a robbery with a firearm took place at the Club Bingo hall in St. Paul on Wednesday evening at about 9 p.m.

A male suspect reportedly entered the business on Dec. 13 and allegedly presented a firearm, demanding the money from the clerk before fleeing the business with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to information from RCMP. 

RCMP confirmed that several people were at the bingo hall when the incident happened.

"The incident is under investigation and no further details will be shared at this time," according to police.

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