Airdrie RCMP are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Saturday morning (May 27) at the Petro Canada on East Lake Crescent.

Around 3:30 that morning, a lone man entered the store brandishing a knife and demanding cash and cigarettes. After obtaining a small amount of cash as well as cigarettes, the man left the store through a back door. Police believe the man fled on foot. The employee working that morning was not injured.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, standing about 5'6" with a thin build. During the robbery, he wore a black hoody with the hood up, black sunglasses, dark jeans and white sneakers.