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Police hunt in Petrolia after possible bank robbery
July 23, 2014
Lambton OPP dressed with weapons drawn have descended on downtown Petrolia. The CIBC bank across the post office has been cordened off and there is a heavy police presence at Bridgeview Park.
There is no official word from OPP but it appears there was a bank robbery and at least one person was on the run.
The OPP Canine Unit has also been sweeping area parking lots and streets.
Petrolia LIne between Princess and Albany/Centre streets is closed to traffic.
More information to follow.
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