Eckville, Alta. - On May 9, 2026, at 12:04 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a robbery at the Eckville hotel bar. A male entered the bar shortly after opening at noon, pointed a handgun at an employee and demanded money. The money was placed in a blue Walmart bag. The suspect damaged the bar’s land line phone and left the business out the west door onto 50 Street. No one was injured during this crime.

The suspect is described as:

• Medium complexion

• 5 foot 9 to 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds

• Was wearing a black hoody, black sweatpants, and black shoes  

If you have any information regarding this armed robbery, please contact Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-887-3333 or your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.