Brantford Crime Briefs – 07Feb2017

rantford Police Major Crime Investigating Robbery at Stan’s Variety

Feb 7, 2017

On Monday, February 6, 2017 at approximately 9:15 p.m. a lone man attended Stan’s Variety convenience store located at 48 Lida Street in Brantford. Prior to entering the store, the man placed an object in the door jam, propping it open. He then entered the store wearing a gas mask and carrying a large metal pipe and demanded money from the clerk. An undisclosed amount of money was taken by the suspect. The man fled the store and was last seen running northwest on Lida Street. The clerk was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as wearing a dark coloured black or blue winter jacket, brown jean pants, black gloves, and brown work boots. He was carrying a camouflage bag with a black strap.

Community safety is our highest priority as detectives from the Major Crime Unit continues to investigate and explore all investigative avenues and leads. 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 the Brantford Police Major Crime Unit at 519-756-0113.

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.

Public Safety in Partnership with our Community”

Crime Brief – February7

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