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Woman pepper-sprays security guard during grocery store robbery

Police say a woman was spotted concealing store merchandise on Jan. 6
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On January 6 at approximately 5:50 p.m., a female suspect attended the Fortinos grocery store at 493 Dundas Street West where the suspect was allegedly observed concealing store merchandise

NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) is seeking the public's help to identify a female suspect involved in an Oakville robbery.

On January 6, 2025, at approximately 5:50 pm the female suspect attended Fortinos grocery store located at 493 Dundas Street West where the suspect was observed concealing store merchandise. As the loss prevention officer attempted to place the suspect under arrest the suspect sprayed the loss prevention officer with pepper spray and fled the store. Minor physical injuries were sustained.

The female suspect is believed to be in her late 30s, approximately 5’6” tall and 130 lbs with wavy black shoulder length hair, wearing dark coloured clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Halton Regional Police Criminal Investigation Bureau - Oakville Robbery Team at 905-825-4747 x 2216.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.

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