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RCMP hunting for men who robbed the Westlock Hotel

A Jan. 12 robbery at the Westlock Hotel, the second in the last six months, has the Westlock RCMP asking for tips from the public. On Aug. 14 at about 10 p.m., a man walked into the bar with a firearm and demanded money.
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Security footage shows the two men RCMP say robbed the Westlock Hotel bar Jan. 12, the second robbery at the business in the past six months.

A Jan. 12 robbery at the Westlock Hotel, the second in the last six months, has the Westlock RCMP asking for tips from the public.

On Aug. 14 at about 10 p.m., a man walked into the bar with a firearm and demanded money. After pocketing an undisclosed amount of cash he fled on foot.

Then, on Jan. 12 around 10 p.m., two men in blue coveralls and black balaclavas entered the bar and demanded money. Staff provided an undisclosed amount and the two left on foot.

Hotel security footage caught an image of them as they walked away.

Anyone with information on either crime is asked to call the Westlock RCMP at 780-349-4491, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com.

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