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Gun and knife-wielding suspect robs Capreol Esso station

A robber wielding a gun and a knife held up the Capreol Esso gas station in the early evening of Oct. 4. At around 6:40 p.m., the man — who had concealed his identity — entered the gas station and demanded cash.
Sudbury.com Staff
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A robber wielding a gun and a knife held up the Capreol Esso gas station in the early evening of Oct. 4.

At around 6:40 p.m., the man — who had concealed his identity — entered the gas station and demanded cash. Greater Sudbury Police say he was carrying a gun that is believed to be a pellet gun. The knife was used as a secondary weapon.

No money was taken, and there were no injuries as a result of the incident.

The suspect is described as a white man with a medium build who is roughly 35 to 45 years old and 5-6 to 5-8 in height.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637).