Police seek suspect after convenience store robbery in Port Colborne

Niagara police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect following a convenience store robbery.

Officers responded to a commercial robbery in Port Colborne shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police say a disguised man entered the 7-11 convenience store at 111 Clarence St. brandishing a hammer.

The suspect smashed a glass case while demanding money.

Officers say the employees complied with the suspect and gave him an undisclosed amount of money.

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The man ran east from the store into a nearby alley. No physical injuries were reported.

A police K9 tracked the area and was not able to find the suspect.

The suspect is described as white, five-foot-10, 180 lbs., medium build, brown eyes and bushy eyebrows.

He was last seen wearing a green shirt covering his face, blue hoodie and black pants.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-0688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009318.

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