RCMP officers are asking the public for their assistance after two people stole from a Portage la Prairie vendor.

A  Saskatchewan Avenue beer vendor is down two 12-packs of an alcoholic beverage after an employee was assaulted.

On Wednesday night at 9:45 p.m. in Portage la Prairie, officers received a call regarding a robbery.

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A male and female earlier entered the store to make a purchase but were unable to produce identification. The pair left, but then returned a short time later. The pair then jumped over the counter, assaulted the employee, and then sprayed him with bear spray.

They took two 12-packs and fled.

Portage la Prairie RCMP say they have video footage of the event and are hoping the public can identify the pair.
 
They are asking anyone who may recognize these two suspects to contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.