Kawartha Lakes police ask for public’s help in solving daytime robbery in Lindsay

Police are seeking two suspects involved in robbery of Albert Street South variety store on September 7

The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)
The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service in Lindsay. (Photo: City of Kawartha Lakes)

The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance after a variety store in Lindsay was robbed in broad daylight this afternoon (September 7).

Shortly after 2 p.m., one suspect entered the store on Albert Street South in Lindsay while the second suspect remained outside. The first suspect brandished a weapon and demanded money from the store clerk.

The suspect who entered the store obtained money from the store’s cash register and then fled the area on foot, with the second suspect outside the store following.

The first suspect is described as white with a thin build and wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue pants, and brown shoes.

The second suspect (who remained outside the store) is described as white with a thin build and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, purple and grey shorts, and black and white footwear.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service Criminal Investigation Branch is actively investigating this robbery and is asking that anyone who may have information about the incident to contact Detective Kirk Robertson at 705-324-5252 or krobertson@klps.ca.

If you wish to provide your information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.khcs.ca.