A screengrab is shown of a suspect wanted in the robbery of a Pioneer gas station in Tillsonburg on May 26, 2018. Photo provided by Ontario Provincial Police Oxford County.A screengrab is shown of a suspect wanted in the robbery of a Pioneer gas station in Tillsonburg on May 26, 2018. Photo provided by Ontario Provincial Police Oxford County.
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OPP Search For Gas Station Robbery Suspect

Oxford County OPP are asking for the public's help after a gas station was robbed in Tillsonburg.

Police say on Saturday at around 1:16am, a man went into the Pioneer gas station on Broadway St. in Tillsonburg and demanded money from the employee.

Canadian cash was handed to the suspect, who then left the store and ran east through the parking lot.

The employee was not injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a man, approximately 5'11'', early 20's, wearing a plastic mask and gloves, with a dark-coloured hooded sweater, blue jeans, and light-coloured running shoes.

The Oxford County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public.

A photo has been released of the suspect, taken from the gas station's security cameras. Police are asking the public to take a look.

If anyone can identify the suspect, or has any information regarding this incident they are being asked to contact the Oxford County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.  If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

 

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