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OPP investigating 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; the latest was on Hwy 11

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.