A pharmacy in Kauniainen was robbed on Monday after a suspect threatened staff with a possible bomb. The incident occurred on Kauniaistentie street in the affluent Helsinki suburb.
The suspect entered the pharmacy carrying a bag they claimed contained an explosive device. They demanded medications and successfully obtained pharmaceutical products before fleeing the scene.
Police in Western Uusimaa received reports of the robbery after 10 AM Monday morning. Customers were present during the incident, but no one sustained injuries.
Authorities are treating this as an aggravated robbery. The suspect wore gray pants, a yellow-and-black jacket, and a hood with black and gray coloring. They carried plastic bags and had a slim build.
Police are requesting public assistance with any information about the robbery. Witnesses can contact the tip line at 0295 438 488 or email vihjeet.lansi-uusimaa@poliisi.fi.
In a separate incident Monday morning, a kiosk in Espoo's Kuitinmäki district was robbed by an armed suspect. Police confirmed the two robberies are not connected despite their proximity in time and location.
This bold daylight robbery in one of Finland's wealthiest municipalities highlights ongoing security challenges for pharmacies stocking valuable medications. The use of bomb threats represents an escalation from typical pharmacy thefts, which more commonly involve shoplifting or forged prescriptions.