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Police trying to identify suspect in connection with knifepoint robbery in Windsor

AM800-News-Windsor Police-Knife Point Robbery-Suspect-August 9-2024 The Windsor Police Service is trying to identify a suspect (pictued above) in connection with a knifepoint robbery on Aug. 9 at a convenience store in the 1600 block of Tecumseh Road East in Windsor. ((Photo: Windsor Police Service))

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The Windsor Police Service has released an image of a suspect they're trying to identify in connection with a knifepoint robbery investigation.

Shortly before 1 a.m. on Aug. 9, police say a man entered a convenience store in the 1600 block of Tecumseh Road East, selected items, and attempted to pay with a debit card.

When the card was declined, the suspect pulled out a knife and ordered the clerk to open the register.

The suspect stole money, cigarettes, and other items before fleeing the scene.

No one was injured during the incident.

AM800-News-Windsor Police-Knife Point Robbery-Suspect-August 9-2024 The Windsor Police Service is trying to identify a suspect (pictued above) in connection with a knifepoint robbery on Aug. 9 at a convenience store in the 1600 block of Tecumseh Road East in Windsor. ((Photo: Windsor Police Service))

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ tall, with facial hair.

At the time of the robbery, he wore a camouflage hoodie with a black jacket over top, blue jeans, white shoes, and sunglasses. He also carried a black backpack.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4830.

The public can also contact Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.