Crime of the Week - Mississauga

Release #: 2007 - 33a 

MALTON VARIETY STORE ROBBED

A female store clerk was robbed at knife-point, and an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers can help bring the person responsible for this crime to justice.

On Wednesday November 21, 2007 at 5:40 pm, the lone suspect entered the Malton Variety Store on Airport Road. He approached the front counter, brandished a knife from his backpack, and demanded money. The suspect walked around the counter with the knife, and the clerk turned over a small quantity of cash and cigarettes. The suspect put the items in his backpack and left the store.

The suspect has been described as male, black, 19 – 20 years of age, 5’ 5” tall with a medium build, wearing a black jacket, black hat, and had his face covered with a black cloth.

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward. Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display. Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.