Peterborough Police Investigating North End Knifepoint Robbery From Saturday Night

The Peterborough Police Service is investigating a knifepoint robbery in a north-end gas station on Saturday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 11:50 p.m., officers were notified of a gas station robbery in the Chemong Road and Towerhill Road area. The 59-year-old clerk told police the suspect entered the store and made a purchase. When the clerk went to give change, the suspect brandished a small knife and demanded more money. The suspect then took off on foot with about $30 while the clerk was not injured. Officers canvassed the area but did not locate the suspect.

The suspect was described to police as:

  • Male, white

  • Possibly 5’6”,

  • Stubble facial hair

  • Wearing a grey hoodie and jacket

  • Not wearing a mask or gloves

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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