Petro Canada Armed Robbery

(TECUMSEH ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) Street Crimes Unit is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Petro Canada gas station on Highway 3 last night, Saturday November 22nd.

At approximately 7:40 pm, a male and female, both wearing winter coats with fur trimmed hoods and their faces covered with scarves entered the gas station. The male who was armed with a knife demanded cash while the female filled a shopping bag with cigarettes. It appears that they fled the scene in what is described as a grey or silver coloured GMC or Chevrolet SUV type vehicle westbound on Highway 3.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police 519-723-2496 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-258-TIPS.

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