Police seek suspect in convenience store theft with knife
Police are searching for this suspect who allegedly robbed a convenience store and threatened the store clerk. (Source: Windsor Police Service/Twitter)
Windsor police are asking the public for help identifying a robbery suspect who allegedly threatened a store clerk with a knife.
Police say the suspect went to a convenience store in the 7600 block of Tecumseh Road East around 2:45 p.m. on Monday where he stole a box of vape cartridges and ran out of the store.
When confronted by the clerk, police say the suspect took out a knife and threatened.
Police released video surveillance of the suspect who is described as a white man, about 5’7”, with a medium build and curly blonde hair.
At the time of the robbery, the suspect wore a black hooded sweater, grey jogging pants, white running shoes and a black satchel over his left shoulder.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crime Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
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