Suspect sought after robbing east end store, assaulting employee

A photo of a suspect who allegedly robbed an east London, Ont. business on Feb. 11, 2026. (Source: London Police Service)

London police are appealing to the public for assistance after a woman allegedly shoplifted from an east end store and assaulted an employee last month.

According to a news release from the London Police Service, on Feb. 11, 2026 at approximately 6 p.m., a woman entered a business in the area of Trafalgar Street at Clarke Road.

Once inside the business the suspect selected product and attempted to leave without paying.

Police say when an employee attempted to stop the suspect from exiting, the suspect assaulted the victim before fleeing the area in a vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries but did not require medical attention.

Officers attended the business but did not locate the suspect. As a result, the investigation was reassigned to the LPS Patrol Operations Investigative Section.

The suspect is described as a female, white, slim build, short brown hair, black coat, dark clothes, beige high-heeled boots, navy tote bag with a multi-coloured X design.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to the investigation or that may be able to identify the suspect to contact investigators at [phone] or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.