Suspect Sought for Armed Robbery

Police are looking for a male suspect after a gas station was robbed at gun point in Ajax.

On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of West Division responded to an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station, located at 115 Salem Road South in Ajax.  A male entered the gas station and requested cigarettes for purchase.  The victim opened the cash register to complete the transaction and the suspect brandished a firearm, demanding all the cash from the till.  The suspect fled prior to police arrival.  The victim did not sustain any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as: male, White, medium build, approximately 6’0”.  He was dressed in a black jacket, with black pants.

Anyone with new information about this incident is asked to contact Det. Graff of the Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5365.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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