Toronto police search for suspect in knifepoint robbery at west-end convenience store

Police are searching for this man in connection with a robbery investigation. (Toronto Police Service)

Toronto police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed a west-end store at knifepoint on Saturday.

The incident occurred in the area of Bloor Street West and Dufferin Street. A man walked into a convenience store and grabbed items.He allegedly pretended to pay by concealing his card with his thumb.

After exiting the store with the items, an employee confronted him, police said.

“The suspect proceeded to brandish a knife, pointing it towards the victim,” police allege. That prompted the employee to run away. Meanwhile, the suspect also fled in an unknown direction.

On Thursday, investigators released two photos of the suspect, who they describe as 35 to 45 years old, about five-foot-eight to five-foot-nine, with a medium build and a short dark beard.

He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sunglasses, a black or navy blue “Dickie’s” hooded jacket, dark blue jeans, and New Balance running shoes.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 416-808-1400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com.