An Ontario Man Robbed A Gas Station With A Kitchen Knife & Is Still On the Loose

The Hamilton Police Service is asking the public to help them identify a suspect who robbed a gas station in January with a "kitchen-style knife."

The suspect came into a gas station in the East End of Hamilton on January 25 at around 1 a.m., walked up to the counter and demanded money, according to police.

Police say the suspect "brandished a knife and robbed the business of a quantity of cash."

No one was injured in the robbery. Police describe the suspect as a white male in his 30s to 40s with an "average build" who is between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches tall.

The man was wearing "a black winter jacket, black pants, and brown snow boots" and a white medical mask at the time of the robbery.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Mike Suffoletta at (905) 546-8936 or Staff Sergeant Andrea Torrie at 905-546-2991.

Gas station robberies

Ontario gas station robberies are not uncommon this year. Earlier this month, Durham police said a suspect robbed a gas station while brandishing an unusual item.

On February 1, a gas station in Whitby was robbed by a man brandishing a windshield wiper and demanding cash.

Police were able to catch the resourceful robber at a nearby motel after he left the scene on foot and charges were laid.