Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Yesterday morning, around 2:30 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Shell Gas Station on St. Clair Street.
Through investigation, police learned that the man entered the store to buy cigarettes and lottery tickets.
As the cashier asked the man to pay for the items, valued at $275, the man brandished a weapon and stole the items.
The man fled on foot, westbound on McNaughton Avenue, then crossed the roadway.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’8”-5’9” tall, with an average build and dark coloured eyes and hair.
He was last seen wearing a black ball cap, blue pants, black hoody, black and grey running shoes and red face covering.
Thankfully, the cashier was not physically injured.
Members of the Major Crime Unit are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at colea@chatham-kent.ca or 519-380-6024.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
