NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH - On Friday, Feb. 25, 2017 at approximately 7:21 p.m., the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery at Banting Convenience Store located on Victoria Street East in Alliston, Town of New Tecumseth.
A male entered the local business armed with a knife and removed money from the cash register drawer and took several cigarette packages. The male was last seen leaving the store on foot.
The suspect is described as male, approximately 6' tall, very thin and approximately 165 to 170 lbs.
Investigation is on-going.
Police are requesting assistance from the public with this investigation. Any information please contact Nottawasaga OPP Crime Unit, at 705 434 1939, 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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