OPP investigating armed robbery at gas station

Prince Edward County Crime Unit is investigating a call about an armed robbery and vehicle theft Saturday, Nov. 22 shortly before 1:30 a.m.

Police were told a male suspect entered a gas station in downtown Picton, allegedly armed with a handgun. After the robbery, the suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle.

Through a coordinated effort involving the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and Lennox & Addington OPP, the stolen vehicle was quickly located and seized.

The male suspect remains at large and is described as a white male, 6’0, with a large build, brown curly hair and wearing a red hoodie with white writing, tan pants, and black shoes.

The Prince Edward County Crime Unit is continuing the investigation..

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince Edward County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca