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Crime Stoppers - Brampton Crime of the Week

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SMOKE SHOP CLERK ROBBED AT KNIFE - POINT

A young female employee of a Brampton Smoke Shop was robbed at knife – point, and Peel Crime Stoppers needs your help in solving this cowardly crime.

On Thursday April 26, 2007, shortly before 3:00 in the afternoon, the suspect entered the Real Canadian Superstore on Steeles Avenue just west of Hurontario Street. As the clerk tried to assist the suspect, she was met with a butcher knife being brandished by the suspect. He demanded money and helped himself to the cash register, successfully taking a small quantity of cash. The employee ran out of the store for help, and the suspect fled on foot.

The suspect is described as male East Indian, 18 – 22 years of age, 6 ‘ tall with a thin build, black hair, and a chin strap beard. He was wearing a light blue sweater, blue jeans, white running shoes, with black gloves and a blue bandana on his head.

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward. Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display. Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelpolice.on.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.