Regional police investigate Kitchener convenience store robbery

A Waterloo Regional Police vehicle is seen in Waterloo, Ont., June 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

The Waterloo Regional Police Service has released a photo of someone they’re looking to find in connection with a convenience store robbery in Kitchener.

Officers responded to a store in the area of Victoria Street South and Westmount Road for reports of a robbery on Thursday around 12:30 p.m.

Police say a male suspect demanded money while holding a knife before leaving the store and running towards Moorgate Crescent.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 20 to 30 years old, approximately 6’2”. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a black vest, sweatshirt, track pants and running shoes.

Anyone with relevant information or surveillance footage is being asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police.