Male Robs West-end Store for Cigarettes with a 6-ft Stick

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a male suspect robbed a west-end business for a pack of cigarettes on Thursday.

At approximately 9:41 pm police were called to the business in response to a male party that had just robbed the store wielding a long wooden stick, approximately 6 feet in length. The male, described as; light-skinned, approximately 6’0 tall, slim build, long brown hair, wearing a rainbow cowboy hat, cut-off denim shorts, and a circular tattoo on the left side of his chest, entered the business, demanding the store clerk give him a pack of cigarettes.

The male left the scene on foot before police arrival, with the stolen merchandise.

Anyone with information is asked to call Constable Chantel Bennett at 519-824-1212, ext. 7489, email her at cbennett@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stopper at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.