Gabby's Express Gas Station on St. George St.
in Dresden. April 10,
 2017. (Photo courtesy of Ted Misselbrook via Facebook)Gabby's Express Gas Station on St. George St. in Dresden. April 10, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Ted Misselbrook via Facebook)
Chatham

Robbery Suspect Leaves Empty-Handed

Chatham-Kent police are still looking for a suspect after someone tried to rob a gas bar in Dresden.

Police say it happened at around 3:30pm Monday afternoon at Gabby's Express Gas Station on St. George St.

A man walked up to one of the employees there with a weapon in hand and demanded cash, but left the store empty-handed.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Rob Bowles at robbo@chatham-kent.ca or at 519-436-6600 ext. 655. You can also submit a tip anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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