Kingston police are currently investigating a report of an armed robbery that took place Monday evening in the city’s north end.
Officers received a call about an alleged robbery at 72 Thomas St. just after 5 p.m. Monday, according to police. This is the address of David’s Convenience Store in the north end.
Police say a man entered the store brandishing a small kitchen knife, demanding an employee open the cash register.
When the employee complied, the man grabbed cash from the register and fled through the front door, police say.
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Officers arrived on scene to search the area, but the suspect escaped. Police say he is still at large.
He was seen wearing a black mask, a burgundy sweater with white lining around the zipper, a black baseball cap with a white torch logo, and black gloves with grey trim and writing and a yellow logo. He may also have wearing high top running shoes with black, white, and red colours along the sides.
Police say and left the scene on a bicycle going north on Patrick Street.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Kingston police at 613-549-4660.
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