Chatham-Kent police are appealing to the public for tips as they track down a suspect accused of walking into a local variety store and showing a weapon.
Police said they were called to Harvey's Variety on Harvey Street in Chatham just before 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, and learned that a man had entered the store and showed a weapon.
The store owner confronted the man, who then took off running westbound on Harvey Street before he turned south on Raleigh Street.
Police said the suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'6" tall and he was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur-rimmed hood, a black toque, a dark facemask, black skinny jeans, and black high-top shoes with white laces.
Officers said the owner was not physically hurt during this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Taryn Apers at [email protected] or 519-436-6600.
Anonymous callers can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
