Waterloo Regional Police are investigating a robbery at a variety store in Cambridge.

Police were called to the Little Shop Stop on Queen Street West shortly after 9 p.m. Tuesday.

They say a white man entered the store, took some merchandise, and assaulted a clerk before leaving the area on foot.

Police describe the suspect as 5’10” tall with a medium build; he was seen wearing a red and black plaid shirt, dark shoes, jeans and a black ski mask.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-650-8500 ext. 2299 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.