Niagara police investigating armed robbery of cannabis store

| Staff

Police in Niagara say they are investigating an armed robbery at a cannabis store on March 11. 

Niagara Regional Police Service 8 District (Lincoln/Grimsby/West Lincoln) detectives say they continue to investigate this armed robbery that occurred March 11, 2024, in Lincoln (Beamsville), Ontario, at the Hey Bud Cannabis Dispensary.

Police responded to a call at 9:06 pm on March 11, 2024. Upon investigation, it was determined that around 9:00 pm, a lone male suspect, armed with a firearm, robbed an employee at the establishment. Fortunately, the employee did not sustain any injuries. The suspect ran from the scene with an undisclosed sum of currency and cannabis.

The suspect is described as a white male, about six feet tall, with a large, muscular build. The suspect wore a black partial face cover, a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black shoes, and light-coloured gloves.

Anyone with information can contact police here.

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