Surveillance photos of an individual suspected of robbing a variety store at 900 Oxford Street East, April 29, 2019. Photos submitted by London police.Surveillance photos of an individual suspected of robbing a variety store at 900 Oxford Street East, April 29, 2019. Photos submitted by London police.
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Police search for suspect in armed robbery

London police are turning to the public for help identifying a suspect following an armed variety store robbery earlier this week.

A man wearing a "distinctive" black and blue motorcycle helmet walked into the store at 900 Oxford Street East around 5 a.m. on Monday. The man pulled a gun and demanded money from the clerk before making his getaway on an orange-coloured scooter.

The clerk was not hurt.

Police released surveillance photos of the suspect on Thursday. They are asking anyone with information about this incident to call them at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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