The Peterborough Police Service is investigating after a knife point robbery Saturday night.
At approximately 11:50pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024, officers were made aware of a robbery that happened at a gas station in the Chemong Road and Towerhill Road area around 11:00pm. 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. The clerk was not injured. Officers canvassed the area but did not locate the suspect.
The suspect was described to police as:
- Male, White
- shorter, 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 at www.stopcrimehere.ca