PEMBROKE — The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Crime Unit is investigating an early morning robbery that took place on Tuesday, May 23, at the Esso gas station on Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke.
The lone male suspect, who wore a bandana to cover his face, entered the gas station store at approximately 2 a.m. He brandished an edged weapon and demanded cash from the clerk. The suspect then fled eastbound on foot after obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6ft tall. He was wearing a grey hooded jacket with a plaid liner over a brown zip up jacket, blue jeans, black boots and black gloves.
Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact the Pembroke Detachment of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
