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Masked robber steals cigarettes

A man entered the store wearing the mask and asked for cigarettes
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West Nipissing police are looking for this suspect in a robbery. Supplied.

West Nipissing police are looking for a robber who wore a mask while stealing cigarettes from a local business Sunday.

It was approximately 8:30 p.m when officers were called to a local small business about a robbery.

A man entered the store wearing the mask and asked for cigarettes.

He refused to provide identification and then forced his way behind the counter and "bullied" his way to the cigarette case. The thief took what he could and left the store with the tobacco products.

The robber is described as:

  • 6’- 6’-3”,
  • thin build,
  • blue jacket,
  • dark pants,
  • winter hat with ear flaps,
  • dark winter boots and
  • face mask. 

Anyone with information about these or other occurrences are asked to contact the West Nipissing Police Service at 705-753-1234.