Lethbridge police seek suspect in assault and robbery [Video]

A woman is being sought by Lethbridge police in connection with a robbery at a gas station that turned into an assault.

At just after 5 p.m. on April 16, police responded to a Fas Gas in the 400 block of Stafford Drive North for a robbery.

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Officials say a woman was observed hiding merchandise and, when the clerk confronted her, she became agitated.

“As the employee proceeded to walk away, the subject attacked her from behind and violently assaulted her,” police said in a news release.

The suspect is described as Indigenous and is approximately 30 years old.

She was wearing a grey plaid coat, a black, long-sleeved shirt, grey pants and black shoes.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call police at 403-328-4444 or Crime Stoppers.