Indian Rd. S. gas station robbery suspect Mar. 6, 2021 (Sarnia Police photo)Indian Rd. S. gas station robbery suspect Mar. 6, 2021 (Sarnia Police photo)
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Sarnia police seek suspect in armed gas station robbery

The Sarnia Police Service is asking for the public's help in identifying a man they said robbed a gas station at gunpoint.

On Saturday at 3:49 a.m. police said a man entered a gas station in the 100 block of Indian Road South. According to police, he was brandishing a gun that he had concealed in a yellow shopping bag. Police said that the man then pointed the gun at a store employee and demanded several items, including cash and lottery tickets.

About $50 in cash was stolen, along with a significant amount of scratch tickets and other convenience store items.

Sarnia Police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person responsible. Anyone with information on the person's identity or any other information regarding the robbery are being asked to contact Detective Sergeant Kent Jamieson at 519-344-8861 ext.6221. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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