Armed Robbery at Calbeck Food Market

An employee was struck in the head during an armed robbery at a food market on Murray Street

On March 29, 2015 at approximately 5:30 p.m. a lone man suspect entered Calbeck Food Market on Murray Street. The suspect selected a chocolate bar for purchase and attended at the cash register. The suspect asked the clerk if he had been robbed before and pulled out a kitchen knife and demanded money from the employee. The suspect then grabbed a metal stick closed by and struck the employee several times in the head. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money from the register, and fled on foot towards Mary Street.

The victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a native male approximately 5’7” – 5’10” in height, 200lbs in weight, approximately 30-40 years of age, having black medium dark hair and was wearing a dark coloured coat, dark pants, and white shoes.

The Brantford Police Service is appealing to the public for anyone who may have been in the area on foot or in a vehicle last night, to contact Detective David Minutillo 519-756-0113 ext. 2272.

People who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a webtip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251

Citizens are reminded to cooperate with suspects should they find themselves the victim of a robbery. Try to get the best description possible and call 9-1-1 immediately. Always be aware of persons and/or vehicles and never hesitate to call police if you are suspicious of any activity. For more Crime Prevention tips please scroll down.

Crime Prevention Tips – Robbery

Stay alert and know who is in your business and where they are. Watch for customers who hang around the store without buying anything. Be aware of suspicious activity outside of your store. If in doubt call police!

Make it a habit of greeting customers when they enter your business, ask them if you can assist them. A potential robber does not want attention drawn to them.

* Keep your store well-lit inside and out, and windows unobstructed.

* Keep small amounts of cash in the till. Avoid receiving large bills from customers, making it a point to say you don’t keep large amounts of cash on hand.

* Install a panic or robbery alarm, and if your store is equipped with video surveillance ensure that at each start of the day the video equipment is operating properly.

* If you are being robbed, do not panic, take deep breaths. Your personal safety is much more important than any merchandise or money.

* Listen closely to what the robber is saying do not resist, do not make any sudden moves, and do not follow the robber out of the store. Call 911 immediately.

How can I assist with the Police Investigation?

Call 911 immediately! Stay Alert.

Lock your doors, make any observation if the robber fled on foot or jumped into an awaiting car.

Do not touch anything; do not clean up anything if a mess was made during the robbery.

Try and remember the description of the robber, the height, the weight, and any distinguishing characteristics such as tattoos, piercing, scars, and accents.

* Try to remember the exact words spoken by the robber.

* If a weapon is used you will be asked later to describe the weapon.

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