Heavy police presence in area of convenience store robbery in Brampton

Officers and police K9s are on scene for a robbery this evening.

Police were called at 7:35 p.m. for a convenience store robbed in the area of Brampton’s Memorial Arena on Elliott St (east of Queen St West at McMurchy Ave South).

No weapons or injuries were reported.

Police say two male suspects, one white and one black, were seen fleeing on foot. No further description was provided.

There’s a heavy police presence as officers continue to search the area.

Residents are asked to avoid the area.