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Police seek suspect after pharmacy robbery reported in Whitby, Ont.

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Police are seeking to identify a suspect after a pharmacy was robbed in Whitby, Ont.

Durham regional police said on Wednesday at around 2:35 p.m., officers received a report of a robbery at 65 Baldwin St. N.

Officers say a male suspect entered the store and demanded narcotics and opioids while brandishing a knife.

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According to police, the suspect fled westbound on foot with products.

Officers said no one was injured.

Police are now searching for a man about 30 years old and standing five feet seven inches tall with a thin build and dark hair.

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He was seen wearing an orange and teal mask, blue jeans and gloves.

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

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