Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo by Matt Weverink)Chatham-Kent police cruiser. (Photo by Matt Weverink)
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Knifepoint robbery at hair salon in Chatham

Chatham-Kent police are working to track down a suspect after a hair salon in Chatham was robbed at knifepoint.

Police said the unknown suspect, wearing a black t-shirt with white writing on the front, entered BoRics Hair Salon on Grand Avenue in Chatham at around 7 p.m. Wednesday and demanded cash while holding a knife.

He was able to take off on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a 35 to 40-year-old black man, approximately 5'5" tall with short hair.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Cole Abbott at [email protected] or 519-380-6024 ext. 262. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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