NRP Investigating Attempted Esso Robbery

Tuesday, 1 October 2024 06:46

By Stef Mizzi

Suspect pulled shirt up over his head, left Welland gas station empty handed

On Monday September 23, police were called to the Esso Gas Station on Ontario Road in Welland for reports of a robbery.

A male suspect had entered the Esso armed with a knife, demanding cash from the register.

The employee refused, and the suspect left the store.

The suspect is described a white male with gray/black hair, wearing a green shirt pulled over his head.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009487.

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