Police searching for suspect after robbery near Brantford
Ontario Provincial Police have released two photos of a suspect after a robbery in Brant County on March 7, 2024. (Courtesy: Ontario Provincial Police)
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Brant County are looking for a suspect after a reported robbery just outside the city of Brantford.
Officers were called to a business on Colborne Street West on Thursday just after 5 p.m.
They were told an unknown person carrying an edged weapon went into the store at 4:45 p.m. and demanded money.
Cash in hand, the suspect ran out to an older model tan or gold coloured Toyota four-door sedan, and drove off on Oakhill Drive.
The suspect is described as a 6’1” white male.
At the time he wore black sunglasses, black gloves, a black hoodie with a reflective yellow stripe on the shoulders, dark pants, and a black face covering.
No injuries were reported.
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