Peel Regional Police’s tactical and canine teams are tracking an armed robber in Brampton near the McLaughlin Rd. and Steeles Ave. area, Thursday, Dec. 22

According to police at approximately 9:10 p.m. a woman was robbed at knife point after which the suspect fled eastbound on foot.

Suspect is described as a black male 6-foot tall, wearing a black hoodie, a balaclava covering his face and armed with a long bread knife.

Police are urging people to avoid the area.