Suspect armed with pocket knife steals money and beer from gas station: OPP

Suspect with a small knife and case of beer at gas station in Essa Township.

An armed man allegedly stole money and beer from a gas station in Essa Township late Tuesday night, police say.

Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say the man entered the building on Mill Street with a small pocket knife before allegedly stealing $600 and a case of beer, and then fleeing the scene on foot.

Authorities say the suspect is around five foot eight inches with a thin build, wearing grey pants, a dark sweater with a brown hood, dark shoes, a black mask, and carrying a black shopping bag.

No injuries were reported.

OPP say they are investigating the robbery and ask anyone with information to call police.