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Police respond to west Toledo convenience store for armed robbery; suspect accused of stealing vapes

The suspect allegedly aimed a handgun at a witness during the Sept. 14 robbery.
Credit: John Juby/WTOL 11

TOLEDO, Ohio — Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a west Toledo convenience store that occurred on Sept. 14 in which an armed suspect allegedly stole several items of merchandise. 

According to a Toledo police report, crews responded to the Stop & Go in the 2500 block of Laskey Road at approximately 1:12 p.m. regarding a robbery. Upon arrival, witnesses told police an unknown suspect entered the store, grabbed cases of vapes and then walked to a vehicle had had parked on the north side of the store. 

One of the witnesses followed the suspect to his car. The suspect allegedly pointed a gun at the witness, who then ran back into the store. The suspect was described in a police report as wearing all black with a sweatshirt with a depiction of a white skull with a hard hat on it. The suspect was also wearing white shoe and thick construction type gloves.

The suspect was reportedly driving a black Pontiac G6. Police claimed they responded to the 900 block of Ambia where a vehicle matching that description was found, but no suspect was in custody at the time of the report. 

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If you have information regarding this incident, police ask that you call or text Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. 

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