Gun used in north-end robbery

The Guelph Police Service is investigating after a north-end business was robbed by three men Thursday evening; one of them armed with a handgun.

Just before 7 p.m. police were called to a business near Woodlawn Road and Woolwich Street. Staff reported a female had entered the store but was not able to complete her purchase as she did not have valid identification. She left the business and got into a black sedan parked outside.

A few minutes later three men exited the sedan and entered the business. One was carrying a black handgun and another had a claw hammer with a wooden handle. Both weapons were used to threaten and intimidate the two female employees.

The suspects fled with cash and product. The employees were not physically injured.

The suspects were described as:

1. Black male, dark complexion, 5’10”, heavy build, yellow zip-up hoodie, black Nike balaclava, black pants, black gloves
2. Black male, lighter complexion, 6’, slim build, long black hair, blue hoodie under yellow vest, black pants, blue shoes
3. Black male, dark complexion, 5’8” to 5’10” with a slim build, black North Face windbreaker, grey track pants, black shoes, black duffel bag
4. White female, tanned skin, medium build, black shoulder-length hair, black puffy jacket with fur-lined hood, black leggings, black shirt, pink toque, black medical mask

They were driving in a black Hyundai Sonata with custom chrome rims.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Constable Scott Carroll of the General Investigations Unit at 519-824-1212, ext. 7489, email swcarroll@guelphpolice.ca, leave an anonymous message for Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous tip online at www.csgw.tips.