Update 12 noon:

There was an armed robbery at 7-11 in Steinbach at 4:15 Wednesday morning. RCMP say a lone male, armed with a black handgun, demanded money. He is described as 6 feet tall, skinny and was wearing black pants, a black jacket with a hood, black shoes with white trim and was wearing gloves. He fled with an undisclosed amount of money. There were no injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Original storyfrom 5:30 a.m.:

RCMP report there was an armed robbery early Wednesday at 7-11 in Steinbach. Police were called to the scene around 4:20 a.m. and were seen walking with guns drawn. The scene was cordoned off with police tape. Police dogs were also brought in. We are expecting further information later this morning.