Police look for the suspect of a robbery attempt in R-kioski

The suspect was recorded by the store's surveillance camera. Images: Helsingin Poliisi.
The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon around 16:40. Police thinks the suspect was probably carrying a firearm.

The police are looking for the suspect of an aggravated robbery attempt occurred on Sunday 8 September in a store in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki.

According to the information released by the Helsinki Police Department, the aggravated robbery attempt took place at about 16:40 in the afternoon at the R-kiosk located in Selkämerenkatu 7. The suspect was recorded by the store's surveillance camera and at the time of the incident he was probably carrying a firearm.

The investigators have published several images of the suspect and are asking for observations to identify him.

Any information that could help to identify the suspect should be reported by email to ryosto.helsinki@poliisi.fi or by phone in office hours to the number 0295 474 130.