Police looking for man after attempted robbery at Macklin business

SASKATOON -- Police in Macklin are on the lookout for a suspect after an attempted armed robbery at a bar.

RCMP say a man entered the Macklin Hotel/Bar armed with a long gun and demanded money, just after midnight on Saturday. The bar employee got away and locked herself in a back room.

The man was unable to steal any cash and left the bar.

He is described as five feet eight inches tall with a slim build, wearing black clothing and a mask covering his face.

Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to contact the Unity RCMP at [phone], the Wilkie RCMP at [phone] or the Macklin RCMP at [phone], or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).