Regional police are now searching for a male suspect after an alleged robbery involving a large knife in Kitchener.
It was around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday when police responded to a call, bringing officers to the area of Belmont Avenue West and Glasgow Street.
Police said that a male suspect had entered the store equipped with a face mask and wielding a large knife, demanding money from an employee behind the counter.
When the suspect received what they were looking for, they fled the area on a bicycle.
The victim in the exchange was not injured.
Police are now looking for a suspect described as a white man between the ages of 40 and 50 years old, roughly 5’7″ tall with a slim build.
Surveillance photos and a video show a man wearing a blue coat, a black hooded sweatshirt, a black toque and light blue jeans. He was also wearing a black ski mask, brown gloves and black high-top shoes.
The investigation is being carried out by the service’s Break and Enter, Auto Theft and Robbery Unit.
Anyone with information or video footage from the area is encouraged to reach out to police at 519-570-9777, extension 8255.
Anonymous tips can also be provided through Crime Stoppers, either online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
