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OPP investigate two more robberies in Gravenhurst area

OPP are investigating a series of break and enters in late August and early September in the Gravenhurst area

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two more robberies at service centres in the Gravenhurst area.

The first happened at around 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday. OPP were called to Highway 11 just south of Highway 118.

An employee told police a man came behind the counter and demanded cash. He ran off empty-handed.

He’s described as white and approximately 5'9". He was wearing a grey hoodie with the hood up, a white mask and a black bandana on his head and black pants.

Then at 11:35 p.m. Thursday, an employee at a service centre on Highway 11 just south of Gravenhurst called 911.

The victim said a man demanded money and although no weapon was seen, they believed the suspect had one.

The suspect left with money and may have hopped into a white pickup truck that headed north on Highway 11.

The suspect was wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, white shoes, grey gloves and a white face covering. He was carrying a black Coors Light cooler style backpack.

Anyone with home surveillance in the area of Highway 11 North between North Kahshe Lake Road and Hastings Drive, including Tryon Drive, and/or Highway 11 North between Doe Lake Road, the Gravenhurst Parkway and Highway 118 are asked to check their cameras for any helpful information.

OPP are investigating a series of break and enters in late August and early September in the Gravenhurst area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or crimestopperssdm.com.