The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Crime Unit is investigating a robbery that occurred in Kingsville.
On Sunday February 23, 2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., two unknown individuals armed with a handgun and an edged weapon robbed a variety store on County Road 20 in Kingsville and stole a quantity of cash and miscellaneous items then fled the scene.
There were no injuries.
Suspect information is as follows:
• Suspect 1 – thin black male, average height, wearing black clothing (pants, jacket, gloves, balaclava), black sunglasses, white running shoes and an orange vest, carrying a black Food Basics bag
• Suspect 2 – thin black male, average height, wearing black jacket with hood over head, black sunglasses, white mask (possibly a bandana), red gloves, grey pants, dark coloured shoes with red laces, carrying what appeared to be a handgun
The investigation is ongoing and there is not believed to be a threat to public safety as investigators believe this was an isolated incident.
The OPP is asking anyone with relevant information to contact the Essex County Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online tip at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
