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Handgun used in Oakville convenience store robbery by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Thursday, February 4, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton police conducted and then called off a ground search for a man, believed to be armed with a small handgun, following a convenience store robbery in the area of Sixth Line and Upper Middle Road early Tuesday (Feb. 2) afternoon. Investigation into the robbery, however, actively continues. Officers reported that shortly before 2 p.m., a male suspect entered Gardens Variety Store on Sixth Line, approached the owner and pointed a handgun. The suspect then demanded cash. Owner handed over money The store owner complied and handed over money from the cash register. The man then fled the scene on foot, heading southbound on Sixth Line, police said. No one was injured. Police and canine unit officers continued searching in the area for the suspect until late in the afternoon. Schools put in hold and secure Schools in the vicinity were put under a "hold and secure," but the order was lifted by 4 p.m., said Halton Police Cst. Matt Baker. Security footage from a Sixth Line convenience store robbed Tuesday afternoon. | courtesy Halton Regional Police At approximately the same time, police reported the ground search had also ended, but that investigation into the robbery continues. Suspect description The suspect is described as male, black, 6-foot tall with a medium build. He was wearing a black jacket, khaki pants, camouflage hoodie, black cap with a gold sticker on the peak and a black backpack. He also has a goatee. "Call police if anyone sees anything suspicious please," said Baker. Halton police released security video footage in which a weapon is visible. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Mike Tidball of the Halton Regional Police Service 20 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747, ext. 2275. Anyone with information can also contact Crime Stoppers of Halton at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). years in Oakville 9 First class is FREE @ Glen Abbey United 1469 Nottinghill Gate Oakville, ON L6M 1X7 inside today's Spotlight Health Arts Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 29 32 Sports Classified 34 37 For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com Pharmasave Drugs, Metro, M&M Meats, RMP Athletic Locker, IDA, Hoppers Pharmacy, Rabba, Tax Flyer, Rona, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Lowes, Tile Shoppe Inc., FreshCo, Hear More Canada, Michael Angelo's, Food Basics, Subway, Palma Pasta, Sterling House Interiors, Dell, CIBC Seminar, 2001 Audio Video, Hudson's Bay Co., Smart Source, Home Outfitters, Fortinos, Maritime Travel, Listen Up Canada, Linen Chest, Michael's, Sears, Rexall Pharma Plus, Nature's Source, Kohl & Frisch, Home Depot, The Source, Shoppers Drug Mart, Staples, Pet Valu, Michael Hill, Longo's, JYSK Bed & Bath, Best Buy, McKesson, Canadian Tire, Monastery Bakery & Deli, Walmart, Toys R Us, Centennial Windows, Sobeys BRiNG tHiS AD AND tAkE $5 OFF ANy PUNCH CARD CLASS SCHEDULE THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY BEGiNNER 7:00 - 8:00 pm ZUMBA tONiNG 8:05-9:05 pm ZUMBA 9:15 - 10:15 am ZUMBA 5:30 - 6:30 pm ZUMBA 9:15 - 10:15 am ZUMBA 5:30 - 6:30 pm ZUMBA tONiNG 9:15 - 10:15 am ZUMBA 7:00 - 8:00 pm BEGiNNER 7:00 - 8:00 pm ZUMBA tONiNG 8:05 - 9:05 pm ZUMBA 11 :30 am - 12:30 pm PRICE LIST 5 Class 10 Class 20 Class 30 Class $50 $90 $160 $210 Monthly Pass First Class Drop in Winter Season Pass $75 FREE $12 $190 (unlimited classes January 2 - March 31, 2016) *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes Times and locations may change. Please check website for updates. Prices includes HST · Accepted payments: cash, check or online via PayPal · Please make CHEQUES PAYABLE TO ZUMBA FITNESS CANADA WIld caRd! 20 OFF sENIOR dIscOuNT % EvERy WEdNEsday ExcludINg dRIvE clEaN aNd TIREs Don't see the service you need? Take up to.. WINTER sERvIcE spEcIal Change engine oil (up to 5 Litres) Rotate Tires Top off all Fluid Levels Check Engine Coolant Check Cooling System for Leaks Check Brake Wear, Belts & Hoses Check Pressure in all Tires Check Exhaust System & Lights 15 NTE BRO $300 maxImum dIscOuNT WITh cOupON OFF I pac T WEs % FIc QEW E gaT sTaTION d WyE cRO FT R 905.842.8400 ShuttleS to and from Bronte go-train 2375 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville, ON www.oakvilletoyota.ca