Police on the look-out for man who robbed Niagara-on-the-Lake gas station

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Published August 27, 2021 at 2:28 pm

Niagara Police are on the look-out for a man who robbed a Niagara-on-the-Lake gas station last night (August 26) at 10 pm.

Police were called to Gales Gas Station located on York Road near Tanbark Road after a lone male suspect entered the kiosk and demanded money from the night worker.

Once he had the cash, he took off on foot. Police say that no weapons were seen during the robbery.

Despite bringing in the K9 Unit, the man could not be found.

He is described as male, 5-foot-10 to 6, slim build, wearing an orange “Reebok” hooded sweatshirt, a brown full-face mask, blue jeans, dark colored running shoes, black gloves and a dark baseball hat worn backwards underneath his hood.

The investigation has been taken over by the 2 District detective office.  Anyone who may have information about this incident is being asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension 1009546.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.  Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

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