Investigators with the Investigators with the HRP/RCMP Integrated General Investigation Section are continuing their search for 39-year-old Kenneth Curry Sykes who is arrestable on a warrant in connection with a robbery that occurred last week in Bedford.

On January 26 at 1:23 p.m., police responded to the Sunnyside Mall located at 1595 Bedford Highway for a report of a robbery in progress. A man entered the Running Room, produced a handgun, demanded cash and fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

A staff member was assaulted during the incident and EHS was requested to check on her. While this was obviously a traumatic experience, thankfully she was not injured during the incident.

On January 27, investigators charged, and issued a warrant for 39-year-old Kenneth Curry Sykes with robbery, uttering threats, wearing a disguise with intent, using a firearm or imitation in commission of an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and carrying a concealed weapon. He has not yet been located and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Source: http://www.bedfordbeacon.com/police-continue-search-for-man-in-bedford-robbery