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A suspect is wanted following an armed robbery at a downtown Oakville jewellery store.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) says an employee of National Jewellers on Lakeshore Road West was arriving to open the business at around 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14th, when they were approached by a lone male armed with a handgun. Investigators say the suspect forced the employee inside the store and directed them to a secure area before stealing cash and jewellery.
The employee’s hands were bound before the suspect fled the scene on foot. Police later recovered a black BB gun at the scene. The employee was not physically injured.
The suspect is described by the HRPS as:
- Male
- wearing a black hoodie, black running shoes, beige pants, gloves and a baseball hat
- carrying a backpack
The HRPS is requesting anyone with information regarding this investigation, including any security or dash cam video from the area of Lakeshore Rd W. and Wilson St. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online.
