Robbery in Chatham

The Chatham-Kent Police Service are investigating after a robbery in Chatham yesterday, Wednesday, March 25.

“Shortly after 4 p.m. an unknown man entered Piggy Mart on McNaughton Avenue East, while brandishing a weapon and demanded money,” police officials allege.

“The cashier activated an audible alarm and the man fled southbound on Taylor Avenue without obtaining anything. Luckily, no one was injured.”

Police say the suspect was described as a white man, in his mid 20’s, approximately 6’0” in height with a skinny build.

“He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black and white running shoes, black gloves and a camouflage scarf covering his face,” police officials said in a media release.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Hamilton at danha@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #284.

Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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