Peterborough police seek 2 suspects in attempted convenience store robbery

Police in Peterborough are investigating a reported robbery attempt at a downtown convenience store on Monday evening.

Just before 6 p.m., police say two men entered a Hunter Street convenience store and allegedly demanded money from an employee.

One of the suspects apparently brandished a screwdriver.

Police say the employee confronted the suspects who then fled without obtaining any money.

The suspects are described to be in their 20s; both were wearing black jackets. One man had blue pants and grey shoes while the other had black pants and grey-brown work boots.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Peterborough Police Service at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or Crime Stoppers online.

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