On Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at approximately 12:08am, Chatham-Kent Police officers were dispatched to attend the Pioneer Gas Bar, on Chatham Street in Blenheim, in response to an attempted robbery. The male suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. The male suspect is described as approximately 5’7” in height, white complexion, slender build, wearing a black ski mask with mouth and eye holes, dark hoodie and dark blue or black pants.
The suspect approached the locked kiosk, and was told that he would have to take his mask off if he wanted to come into the store. The suspect brandished a “hunting style” knife with an approximate blade length of 6-8 inches demanding the money in the till. The suspect was chased off by the gas bar employee with a plastic snow shovel. The suspect fled the area on a dark coloured bicycle. The employee was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating Officer, Constable Ken Lauzon at 519-436-6600, ext. 87116 or by email at kenla@chatham-kent.ca, anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers and be eligible for a cash reward. Visit http://www.crime-stoppers.on.ca/ or call in at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
