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Police investigating Lorne Street store robbery

Knife-wielding suspect made off with a sum of cash
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Greater Sudbury Police are seeking information related to a robbery in the area of the Lorne Street Petro Canada station that occurred on May 27. (File)

Greater Sudbury Police are seeking information related to a robbery in the area of the Lorne Street Petro Canada station that occurred on May 27.

At around 3 p.m. on May 27, a man believed to be in his mid-40's entered a store, displayed a knife and demanded money. He left the store with an unknown sum of cash.

There was a heavy police presence in the area on Sunday afternoon, as officers combed the area with the K9 unit.

The suspect was last seen wearing dark clothing, and is around 5-6 tall with a thin build, tanned skin, chin-length black hair and a tattoo on his face.

Anyone with information or video surveillance in the area is being asked to call Greater Sudbury Police Services at 705-675-9171.