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Capreol gas bar robbed

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating the Monday evening robbery of a Capreol gas bar. At approximately 8:40 pm, a man entered the Burch's Esso station on Sellwood Avenue brandishing a weapon.

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating the Monday evening robbery of a Capreol gas bar.

At approximately 8:40 pm, a man entered the Burch's Esso station on Sellwood Avenue brandishing a weapon. He confronted the lone attendant, and then fled the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as being a man in his late teens or early 20s, approximately 200 pounds, 5'10", with a medium build and broad shoulders. He was wearing a gray sweatshirt with blue jeans, and his face was covered with a black balaclava.

Anyone with information is asked to call 671-9171, ext 2609, or Crime Stoppers at 675-8477.