Cannabis store robbed at gunpoint in Ontario city [Video]

A cannabis store in Oshawa was robbed last Thursday with the suspect getting away with cash after pointing a firearm at the employee.

Durham Police responded to a robbery call at the Twisted Root store on Bloor Street at 9 p.m. on April 24 and learned the suspect had entered the store holding a gun and ordered an employee to hand over cash and cannabis products. A quantity of cash was taken and the suspect fled the area prior to the arrival of police.

No physical injuries were reported and no description of the suspect was provided.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or information about this incident is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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