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OPP release description of suspect in Petrolia robbery

September 16, 2020

Lambton OPP have released a description of the person involved in the armed robbery of a Petrolia convenience store.

Around 5:30 am Tuesday morning a white man in his 20s came into the store when only the clerk was inside. He had a gun.

He took some cash and lottery tickets.

Police are looking for a white man in his 20s who is about six feet tall and has blonde hair. At the time of the robgery he was wearing a dark hoodie, grey pants, black gloves and a mask as well as white running shoes.

If anyone knows anything about the robbery call the Lambton County at 519-882-1011 or 1-888-310-1122.  

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