KAWARTHA LAKES-Kawartha Lakes Police Service is investigating two separate robberies over the weekend.
On Sunday October 31, 2021 at 2:49am, Kawartha Lakes Police responded to an alarm at a William Street North business. It is reported that at 2:44am a male entered the store, selected an item before leaving to get his payment card. According to police the male re-entered the store, demanding cash and threatening the store clerk while pulling a knife from his pocket. The clerk activated the alarm and the male fled the store.
The male is described as; white, heavy set, approximately 40 years old, wearing a red t-shirt, with a black hooded sweater underneath, black pants and brown glasses. (Pictured)
On Saturday October 30, 2021 at 6:39am, Kawartha Lakes Police responded to a separate robbery call at a Lindsay Street South business. Just after, 6:00am a male entered the business and made a purchase before leaving. A short time later the same male returned to the store, with a second male. Both males had their faces covered and approached the store clerk claiming to have a weapon and demanded cash before exiting the store.
Kawartha Lakes Police Service is asking anyone who may have information about these incidents to contact them at 705.324.5252. Or if you wish to provide your information anonymously you can do so through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8499) of at www.khcrimestoppers.com
