Police say an imitation handgun was used Saturday in a robbery attempt at an Algonquin Ave. business.
It happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. and police have not released the name of the store.
They say a man entered a business and showed a handgun to the victim while demanding money from the cash register.
The victim grabbed the firearm out of the hands of the man and chased him out of the store. A struggle ensued and the victim received a minor injury requiring medical attention.
Police recovered the imitation handgun at the scene.
The man fled on foot toward the Highway 17 bypass.
The robber is described as:
- a white male of medium height.
- wearing a dark camouflage jacket
- a red bandana covering his face
- blue jeans and dark coloured shoes with a white brand on them.
Anyone with information that may assist police with this investigation is asked to call the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555.