UPDATE: Police issued an additional update on Monday confirming that the suspect has been identified and the vehicle “is no longer outstanding.” An 18-year-old Chippewas of the Thames First Nation male is facing a charge of robbery with a weapon and theft under $5,000.
CORRECTION: Police initially identified the convenience store as Mac’s. In an update Monday afternoon, police issued an update advising the store name is Circle K. The story below has been updated.
Strathroy-Caradoc police say they are investigating a report of an early morning armed robbery at a convenience store in Mount Brydges.
Police say a male suspect entered the Circle K on Adelaide Road around 2 a.m. Monday, allegedly armed with a knife, and then fled with a small amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a 30-year-old white man who stands roughly five feet 10 inches tall. Police say he was wearing a black hooded jacket, a tuque and a black mask covering his face.
Before entering the business, police say the suspect was driving a 2008 black Dodge Nitro with the Ontario licence plate CJCF 691.
According to police, the vehicle has a noticeable plastic patch covering the rear driver’s side window, one steel winter rim on the rear wheel on the driver’s side and with three spoked rims on the other tires.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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