Police seek suspect after robbery reported at Richmond Hill store

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man wanted in connection with a robbery in Richmond Hill.

Police said on Sept. 8 at around 3:30 p.m., officers received a report of a robbery in the Yonge Street and Clarissa Drive area.

Police said a male suspect entered a store, and allegedly began stealing a quantity of gift cards.

“An employee approached the male suspect and he threatened the employee with a knife before fleeing the scene with the merchandise,” a news release read.

According to police, the employee was not physically injured as a result of the incident.

Police are now searching for a male suspect, between the ages of 35 and 40.

Officers said he was seen wearing a black mask, a black baseball hat with the word “security” on the front, a yellow long-sleeve Nautica sweater, dark pants and dark shoes with colourful laces.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.