The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a recent robbery in Pembroke.
On Aug. 8, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police responded to a robbery at a convenience store in the 300 block of Pembroke Street East. Police have now released a photo of the suspect.
“An unknown individual entered the store, brandished an edged weapon, and demanded cash from an employee. The employee was not injured, and the person fled the scene with a quantity of cash and lottery tickets,” reads a press release.
The person of interest is described as:
- White male with a thin build;
- approximately 168 cm (5’6″);
- approximately 59 kg (130 lbs);
- had a rough sounding voice;
- a black ski mask was covering their face;
- wearing a blue hoodie, possible Champion logo on left chest (see photo);
- dark pants; and
- black and white skateboard type shoes.
“Anyone with information regarding the suspects identity or has security and/or doorbell camera footage from the Peter Street and Pembroke Street East area during Aug. 8, between the hours of 3 to 4 a.m. is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca,” reads the release.
(Sherry Haaima)
