Einar’s Foods was held up at gunpoint yesterday afternoon—the third armed robbery in Fort Frances since Wednesday night.
Just before 4 p.m., a male suspect entered Einar’s Foods, located at 610 Scott St., brandished a handgun, and demanded money from the clerk, Fort Frances OPP reported this morning.
The suspect left the store on foot with no money, police added.
The suspect was described as being about 5’5”, with a dark complexion. He was wearing a dark toque, camouflage scarf, and dark winter clothing, and was carrying a camouflage duffle bag.
Anyone who may have seen the suspect in the area of Scott Street or First Street East, or has any other information regarding this crime, is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of offenders.
This marked the third armed robbery here in less than a week and the sixth since September—all committed by a male matching a similar description.
Rainy Lake Sports and Tackle was robbed at gunpoint on Thursday night—a day after Sparky’s Confectionery was hit.
Sparky’s also was held up back on Dec. 4—the same evening a male suspect had tried to rob Franko’s Grocery but fled without getting any money.
The crime spree began on Sept. 22 when a suspect fitting the same description held up the East End Confectionery brandishing a black handgun.
He was given an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled the store on foot.
Fort Frances OPP is being assisted by the OPP’s Northwest Criminal Investigations Unit in this investigation.
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