After the apprehension of the hammer-wielding robber in Oshawa, Durham police investigators are now asking the public to help identify a suspect who robbed a convenience store armed with a screwdriver in Pickering on Thursday evening.
On April 2 at about 8:40 pm, a lone male entered the Bayly Variety Convenience on St. Martins Drive in Pickering. The suspect, armed with a screwdriver, made a demand for cash. There was a brief struggle between the clerk and the suspect before the suspect fled on foot with a quantity of cash, the police said.
Police searched the area with negative results. The suspect may have left in a red vehicle.
The victim didn’t suffer any physical injuries, police said.
The suspect is described as male, black, 6′ tall, slim build. He wore a black jacket with white lettering, a black mask and black pants.
Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact the DRPS Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.
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