Police are requesting public assistance in locating a suspect involved in a pharmacy robbery in Kauniainen. The incident occurred on Monday morning around 10 AM at a pharmacy on Kauniaistentie road.
The suspect threatened employees with what appeared to be a bomb, possibly concealed in a bag. He successfully obtained medications during the robbery. Several customers were present in the pharmacy at the time of the incident.
No one sustained injuries during the robbery. Authorities temporarily closed the pharmacy for forensic investigation.
The suspect wore gray pants, a yellow and black jacket, and a dark gray hood during the incident. He is described as having a slim build and carried plastic bags.
Police urge anyone with information to contact their 24-hour tip line at 0295 438 488 or email vihjeet.lansi-uusimaa@poliisi.fi.
A separate suspected robbery occurred in Espoo's Kuitinmäki district on the same Monday. Police do not believe the two incidents are connected, despite their close timing.
Kauniainen is a small municipality within the Helsinki metropolitan area, known for its affluent residential character. The brazen nature of this pharmacy robbery during business hours represents an unusual security challenge for the typically low-crime region. Local pharmacies may need to review their security protocols following this threatening incident.