(Leamington, ON) – On January 14, 2015 at approximately 7:00pm the Leamington OPP were dispatched to a variety store on Mill Street West, Leamington, for a report of a robbery. It is a reported that a lone male, approximately 20 years of age entered the store brandishing a large knife and demanded money. The suspect was wearing dark clothing, scarf, toque, and glove with his face concealed.
The lone employee turned over a small quantity of cash to the suspect who fled on foot. No one was injured during this event.
The Essex County Crime Unit and Forensic Unit are currently activated and the Essex County OPP K-9 unit attended the scene with nil results.
The OPP is asking anyone that may have information to contact the Leamington OPP Crime Unit.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.