Thunder Bay Police are investigating two robberies which occurred yesterday afternoon. Anyone with information that could assist in these investigations should contact the TBPS at 684-1200 or Crime Stoppers www.tipsubmit.com
South-side Robbery
A male jumped over a counter at Alley's Variety at 700 Franklin Street South just after 2:00 p.m. The male threatened staff members and made off with cigarettes. No one was injured.
Suspect Description:
. Caucasian male - 5'9" tall
. Shaved head
. Wearing 2 dark bandanas with a white pattern, sunglasses, black long sleeve shirt, black shorts & black shoes
North-side Robbery
A male entered Comix Plus store at 186 Algoma Street South just after 3:30 p.m. The male was armed with a knife and appears to have taken clothing from the store. No one was injured. The suspect was last seen fleeing southbound on Algoma Street on a mountain bike.
Suspect Description:
. Native Canadian male - 5'9" tall
. Approximately 30 years old
. Slim build - approximately 140 lbs
. Wearing a white long sleeve shirt, dark coloured skater shorts
. "Buzz cut" hair & sunglasses
