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Brantford police seek public assistance to identify robbery suspects

Mar 9, 2022Brantford police are seeking information from the public to help identify suspects involved in three separate robberies of retail businesses. 
A knife was used by suspects in all three of the robberies.

Incident # 22-8913
On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at approximately 1:35 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to the area of Erie Avenue and Eagle Avenue for a robbery at a convenience store.  Information was received to indicate a lone male suspect entered the business, brandished a knife, and demanded cash from the store employee. The suspect received an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes, and fled the scene on foot.
No physical injuries were sustained during the incident. SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:Male, Caucasian, thin build, approximately 5’7” tall, mid-30’s, with frizzy dark hair that was in a bun. He was wearing dark pants, a grey Under Armour branded hooded sweatshirt, a black baseball hat, with a yellow “DeWalt” logo, and a brown camouflage bandana type face mask.  

Incident # 22-8919
On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a retail location at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway after receiving a report of a robbery.
A suspect entered the retail store, selected merchandise, and proceeded to leave the store without an attempt to purchase the items. 
When confronted by an employee, the suspect allegedly brandished a knife and left the store on foot.
No physical injuries were sustained during the incident.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:Male, Caucasian, mid-30’s to late-40’s in age, balding, wearing blue jeans, a “NASA” branded shirt, a black jacket, sunglasses, and a medical face mask.

Incident # 22-8938
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a retail location at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway after receiving a report of a robbery.
A suspect entered the retail store, selected merchandise, and proceeded to leave the store without an attempt to purchase the items. 
When confronted by an employee, the suspect allegedly brandished a knife and left the store on foot.
No physical injuries were sustained during the incident.
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:Male, Caucasian, in his 40’s, wearing dark pants, a “NASA” branded shirt, a camouflage jacket, carrying a green reusable grocery bag.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the suspects. 
If you have any information related to these investigations, please contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050 or, to provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/ 
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