(OPP photo)
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in Pembroke.
On March 24, around 11:45 a.m., police responded to a robbery at a restaurant in the 200 block of Pembroke Street West.
“An unknown individual entered the store, brandished a firearm, and demanded cash from an employee,” reads an OPP press release. “The employee was not injured, and the person fled the scene with a quantity of cash. They were last observed on foot, eastbound on Pembroke Street West.”
The person of interest is described as a white male with a medium build, approximately six feet tall, wearing blue jeans, a black jacket and a red hat.
“The individual is considered armed and a risk to public safety. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach,” reads the release.
Police released a photo of the suspect.
The UOV OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation with the assistance of OPP’s Forensic Identification Services (FIS) unit and OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
Anyone with information regarding this incident, including anyone who may have relevant home or business security video or dash cam footage, is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.
(Sherry Haaima)