(Killaloe, ON) – On Monday April 17, 2017 at approximately 9:46 am, members of the Killaloe OPP responded to a robbery call at Shumway’s Smoke Shop, Kokomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan Ontario First Nation, near the Village of Golden Lake.
A male suspect wearing a white mask entered the store holding a can of bear spray and ordered the store clerk to the rear of the store. The suspect assaulted the clerk with the spray and then fled the scene in a vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money. As a result of the spray being utilized, the clerk was treated and released by paramedics at the scene.
The male has been described as 6 feet, 180 lbs, wearing a black hoodie and white mask. Police are seeking a second male who may have been involved in this case who is described as having a round face and short hair.
Police are seeking further information on a black four door Grand Am or Grand Prix that may have been used by the suspects to flee the area.
Renfrew County Crime Unit, Detective Constable Barry Nisbet, is leading the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Killaloe OPP, or Crime Stoppers.
Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips are anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca.
In the event you are reporting an occurrence that does not require immediate police assistance please call 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to speak to someone at the Killaloe Detachment contact 613-757-2600.
