Pharmacy Robbed Thursday January 21st 2016 Incident #16-02455
Jan 22, 2016
On January 21st 2016 at approximately 9:20pm, a white male approximately 20-30 years of age 5’8” to 6’ in height wearing a black winter coat, blue jeans and wearing black gloves entered the Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacy on King George Road. The male approached an employee producing a knife, and demanded narcotics. The male followed the employee to the back of the store, and helped himself to a large quantity of narcotics before fleeing on foot. Police conducted a canine search of the area, and tracked the suspect for a distance before the track ran cold.
Anyone who has information is asked to contact Detective Dave Minutillo at 519-756-0113 ext. 2272, or Sergeant Grant Davies at 519-756-0113 ext. 2274.
Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant-Brantford Crime
Stoppers at 519-750-TIPS 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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