A lone male walked into the Oak Bay Gold, Silver and Coin shop at 2029 Oak Bay Avenue at approximately 4:48 pm and demanded cash from the business owner who was working alone in the store. A weapon was produced and an unknown amount of cash was taken.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 35 – 40 years old, 5’8” -5’9”, approximately 175-180 lbs, clean shaven with a “round” face and wearing a green “utility” style jacket with a white and blue scarf. He was also described as walking with a slight limp.

Police units were on scene in very short order, however the suspect had already fled. A Saanich Police Canine unit attended but was unable to deploy due to heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

The store owner was not injured during the incident and the investigation is ongoing.