Police catch robbery suspect within blocks of incident
September 16, 2025 - Prince George,
British Columbia
From: Prince George RCMP
On September 15, 2025, just a few minutes past midnight, Prince George RCMP was advised that a convenience store on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Ospika Boulevard had just been robbed by a single suspect.
“Frontline police officers flooded the area and located the suspect several blocks away. Police officers were provided with screenshots of the available video surveillance from the store within minutes of the offence occurring, which greatly increased their ability to locate and arrest the suspect,” states Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for
the Prince George RCMP.
The suspect has been identified as 23-year-old, Prince George resident, Haley Elizabeth Lindstrom.
The following charges have been approved in this matter:
Robbery
Uttering threats
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Ms. Lindstrom was held in custody until she could attend court.
As this file is now before the courts there will be no further updates.
Contacts
Corporal Jennifer Cooper
Media Relations Officer
Prince George RCMP
princegeorge_media@rcmpgrc.gc.ca
250-561-3300
ANSWERS ON PG 25
1. Cranberries grow in water. True or false?
2. What bug flies south to Mexico for the winter during the fall months?
3. What kind of trees lose their leaves in autumn months?
4. Why do leaves change colors in the fall?
TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. False — Cranberries grow on vines in the wetlands. These areas are typically flooded by harvest time
2. Butterflies
3. Deciduous
4. Chlorophyll production slows down due to less exposure to sunlight
Answer on Pg. 34 I’m wet and cold and fall without a sound.
Riddle Answer: Rain Does a straw have one hole or two?
MEDIA RELEASE
The Popular Fall Shred It Event is back Saturday September 27th!
Northern BC Crime Stoppers will once again be hosting our Drive Thru Fall Community Shred It Event Saturday September 27th from 10am -2pm at the PGSS parking lot. This is your opportunity to shred personal or important documents, helping to ensure you will not be a victim of identity theft. At the same time, you are helping your award-winning local Crime Stoppers program. Crime Stoppers has been helping to keep you safe since 1985!
In partnership with Shred-it Mobile Shredding Services, Mr. Mike’s, PGSS and School District 57, Northern BC Crime Stoppers will be providing an opportunity for you to responsibly, safely and quickly shred your personal and important documents. This service is provided for the cost of a donation (minimum $10 per bag or box) and is not meant for business owners.)
For another $5 donation you can enjoy a tasty Mr. Mike’s burger! The Mr. Mike’s community BBQ will be available 11am- 1:30pm. We want to remind you of our drive thru location at the Prince George Secondary School parking lot. PGSS is located at 2901 Griffiths Ave just of Highway 97.
