Niagara police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of robbing a motel in St. Catharines.
It happened shortly after 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of Dunlop Drive and Carlton Street.
Investigators say an unknown man with a sharp object entered the motel and then stole a cell phone and cash from a cash register.
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The motel employee was not physically injured.
The man was last seen running toward Dunlop Drive.
Police believe the man is about 40 years old and between five-foot-five and six feet tall with big eyes and a slim build.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009381.
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