N.B. RCMP investigating armed robbery on walking trail in Dieppe

An RCMP epaulette is seen in Edmonton, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

The Codiac Regional RCMP is asking for the public’s help following an armed robbery on a walking trail in Dieppe, N.B.

Police say officers received a report on Aug. 20 about an armed robbery on a walking trail near Champlain Street and Virginia Avenue on Aug.19 around 9:30 p.m.

“An individual approached two individuals sitting on a bench close to a walking trail with what is believed to be a wooden object, possibly a baseball bat, demanding personal items,” said a news release from the RCMP.

After a short altercation, police say the individual fled the scene on foot.

No one was injured during the incident.

A description of the individual is currently not available, police said.

Police are asking anyone who was in the area and may have a security camera or dash-cam footage from the time of the incident, or who has information that may help further the investigation, to contact the Codiac Regional RCMP at 506-857-2400 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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