Police are seeking to identify a suspect after an armed robbery was reported in Adjala-Tosorontio, Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police said on Sunday at around 6:30 a.m., officers received a report of an armed robbery at a business on Highway 9.
Police said a male suspect entered the business and allegedly demanded money “while showing a gun in his waistband.”
Officers said the victim handed over the cash and the suspect fled the scene before police arrived.
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According to police, the suspect was seen driving westbound on Highway 9 towards Airport Road on a motorcycle.
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“Police believe the suspect is armed and has been involved in other incidents,” police said in a news release.
“If suspect is observed, please do not approach. Please call police immediately.”
Officers are now searching for a man, 20 to 30 years old, with black or brown hair. He was seen wearing a black puffer style jacket, black pants, brown or tan boots and a motocross helmet with yellow and green accents.
He was also wearing black gloves with matching yellow and green accents and dark sunglasses.
According to police, the suspect was driving a white and black Kawasaki Ninja — possibly a 300 model — without a licence plate.
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