Update: Police release picture of suspect
Police are looking for the thief who held up a cannabis store in Beamsville.
Officers were called Monday night at around 9, to the Cannabis Cupboard on Ontario Street, to reports of a robbery.
They learned the suspect had what appeared to be a suspected gun, using it to take an undisclosed amount of money.
He ran north on Ontario Street, and though police used the K9 unit, the suspect escaped.
The store employee was not hurt.
Police say the man is white and about 5'11 tall. He was wearing a plain, blue bandana over his chin and mouth, a blue jacket with an emblem on the left chest, also blue jeans, as well as black and white sole running shoes.
His right hand was in his front, right jacket pocket, his left hand carried a blue reusable shopping bag. He also wore black gloves.
Province Investing Against Invasive Species
Niagara Driver Charged with Drug Impairment
Welland Man Arrested for Child Porn
28 More Doctors Hired in Niagara
Killed Police Officers Honoured by NRP
Niagara Wineries Shuttle Service Possible
Canal Days Vendors Warned of Scams
Niagara Falls Exploring Hub to Help Homeless