Chatham-Kent police are putting out an appeal for tips as they try to track down a robbery suspect.
Police said an unknown suspect wearing a scarf over his face walked into the Piggy Mart on McNaughton Avenue East in Chatham at around 4 p.m. Wednesday and demanded money from the cashier. The man was also carrying what appears to be a firearm.
Officers said the suspect took off empty-handed after the cashier activated an alarm, though, and was last seen heading south on Taylor Avenue.
No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Police said the suspect is described as a white man in his mid-20s, approximately 6'0" tall with a skinny build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black and white running shoes, black gloves, and a camouflage scarf over his face.
In an effort to identify the suspect for public safety reasons, police have released a video and an audio recording of the suspect making his demands. A warning to listeners, there may be graphic language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZDBxGW60hI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pqq5DLE0KA
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Dan Hamilton at danha@chatham-kent.ca or 519-436-6600 extension #284. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
