Woodstock Police Service headquarters. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Woodstock Police Service headquarters. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Attempted Robbery In Woodstock

Police are looking for a suspect following an attempted robbery at a convenience store in Woodstock.

The Woodstock Police Service says on Sunday around 3:40pm, a man entered the J&P Variety store at 232 Norwich Ave. and demanded cash. The man also told the store owner that he had a weapon.

The store owner refused to hand over any money and the suspect eventually fled the store. The suspect was last seen running on Anne St. towards Maud St.

The male suspect is described as being 5’8” to 6’ tall, and weighing 180 lbs. He last seen wearing black pants, a rain jacket, black shoes and a light coloured baseball cap. He was also wearing gloves, sunglasses and a bandanna around his face.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Woodstock Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 421-TIPS.

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