Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Armed Robbery At Stratford Variety Store

Police in Stratford have released more information about a variety store robbery late Wednesday.

Two men entered the East End Variety Store on Douro St. around 11pm Wednesday night and demanded money from the clerk. They had a weapon.

The suspects grabbed money from the cash register and threw packages of cigarettes into a cooler bag before fleeing on foot.

The first suspect is described as being a 16 or 17-year-old male, about 5'2" tall, and wearing a dark coat with brown rings around the sleeves and bottom.

The second suspect is a 17 or 18-year-old male, about 5'7", wearing a dark coat or hoodie with red on the front, khaki pants and blue running shoes. He was wearing a bandana over his face.

Anyone with information regarding the suspects or this incident is asked to contact the Stratford Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

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