Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 Brantford Police responded to a robbery at a Fairview Drive business.

Members of the patrol section were called to the business after a lone male entered the store carrying a weapon. As the suspect approached the counter, the two employees on site yelled for help, at which time the suspect fled from the store without obtaining anything. No one was injured in the incident.

The Brantford Police K-9 unit was called in to assist by conducting a track in the area, and the Major Crime unit has taken over the investigation.

The suspect is described as a white male with a slim build, wearing a white or grey hoodie and dark coloured sweatpants. The males face was covered by a black face mask.

Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Detective Jason Sinning at 519-756-7050 ext 2265, or call Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477.