(HARROW, ON) – On May 12, 2021, at approximately 08:00 p.m., members of the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery at a business on King Street East in the Town of Essex.

Investigation determined that individuals entered the store and removed items, as they were attempting to leave, a store employee was assaulted in the process.

The staff member was not injured during the incident.

The individuals fled in a white Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

On May 19, 2021 Essex County OPP Crime Unit has identified the driver of the white SUV. A warrant is being sought for a 34 year-old male from the Town of Essex.

Police asking for the public assistance to identify the other persons of interest in the robbery. Two males and one female have yet to be identified.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.