Shortly before 5:30am on Saturday, North Bay Police responded to a robbery on Algonquin Avenue in North Bay.
A man entered a business and showed a handgun to the victim demanding money from the cash register. The victim grabbed the firearm out of the hands of the male and chased him out of the store. A struggle ensued and the victim received a minor injury requiring medical attention.
Police recovered an imitation handgun from the scene.
The man fled on foot toward the Highway 17 bypass.
The suspect is described as a white male of medium height.
He was wearing:
- a dark camouflage jacket
- a red bandana covering his face
- blue jeans and dark coloured shoes with a white brand on them
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist police with this investigation is asked to call the North Bay Police Service at 705-497-5555 and select option 9 to speak to a police officer. For those who wish to remain anonymous, contact Near North Crime Stoppers, by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
