High River RCMP are investigating after an armed robbery east of Aldersyde Tuesday, October 3.

Around 2:40 Tuesday afternoon police were called after a family member arrived at the home, finding the front door open with an unfamiliar car in the driveway.

The homeowner went in, announced his presence, and was then confronted by a man.

The homeowner chased the man out of the house, but the suspect turned on him, pulled a handgun and threatened to shoot the homeowner.

The suspect, described as 5'8", white, with a stocky build, no facial hair with a shaved head wearing a baseball cap a black hoodie and grey sweat pants fled the scene in a mid 2000's black Honda Civic two door hatchback with tinted windows and powder blue spoked rims.

He was carrying a red suitcase.

RCMP continue to investigate.

If you have information, contact the High River RCMP at 403-652-2356.

Or you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report it online at www.tipsubmit.com.