Sarnia police release photos of suspect involved in armed robbery July 29, 2019 at Circle K in Sarnia. (Submitted.)Sarnia police release photos of suspect involved in armed robbery July 29, 2019 at Circle K in Sarnia. (Submitted.)
Sarnia

Masked suspect with knife robs convenience store

Sarnia police are looking for a suspect following an armed robbery Monday morning at a convenience store.

Constable John Sottosanti said a male, armed with a large knife, entered the Circle K at Exmouth Street and Capel Street at around 5 a.m.

The suspect demanded money from the clerk and is believed to have fled on foot with a small amount of cash.

City police and the OPP canine unit searched the area but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect.

The robber is 5'5" tall and was wearing a black hoodie, coloured shorts and a baseball cap. His face was covered with a black mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jeff Rovers at 519-344-8861 ext. 6159 or Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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