NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Jan. 5, 2019 at approximately 5:30 p.m., uniform officers from the Niagara Regional Police Service 1 District - St. Catharines/Thorold office where called to a convenience store located in the area of Clara Street and Taylor Street in Thorold in regards to a robbery.
Officers attended the scene and learned that shortly before 5:30 p.m. a lone male entered the store and brandished a knife at the lone store clerk, demanding money. When the suspect was met with a less than compliant clerk, he fled the scene on foot with nothing. A Police Canine Unit attended the scene and conducted a suspect track in the area without success.
The suspect is described as:
- A white male
- Approximately 6'0" tall
- Weighing approximately 180 lbs
The male was wearing:
- Winter Coat
- Dark coloured ski mask and gloves
The investigation remains ongoing by detectives from the 1 District Criminal Investigations Branch. Anyone with information is asked to contact 905-688-4111, ext. 9476.
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