On Friday, October 27th, at about 7:00 a.m., two armed male suspects entered the Days Inn hotel off Hwy 1 south of Portage la Prairie. The suspects threatened staff with a firearm and irritant spray while demanding money from the employee. The suspects fled the scene on foot within a minute, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The first suspect is described as a male, wearing a dark coloured hooded sweater, light grey sweatpants, grey running shoes, with a cover over his face, sunglasses and gloves. The second suspect is described as a male, wearing a black hooded sweater, dark grey sweatpants, and dark coloured shoes, with a cover over his face, sunglasses and gloves.

Investigators encourage anyone with knowledge of this incident, especially the identity of those involved, to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com . Tips leading to the identity and prosecution of the suspects could receive cash awards.