

Codi Wilson, CP24.com





Durham Regional Police say they are searching for a suspect who robbed a Brooklin convenience store at knife-point, stole a bong and fled into a wooded area behind the business.

The robbery occurred at the Brooklin Smokey Way store on Campbell Street at around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Police say a male suspect, who was wearing a mask and gloves, approached the counter and pointed a knife at the cashier.

The employee, investigators say, immediately fled the store.

The suspect then stole a glass bong and ran out the rear of the business. He was last seen heading into a wooded area behind the store.

After searching the area, police say they were unable to locate a suspect however, pieces of clothing and a bong were found.

No one was injured.

The suspect has been described as approximately five-foot-nine with a medium build and was seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and brown pants.

Police ask anyone with information to call the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.