One Cambridge convenience store in the Hespeler area had a close call with theft, as one unknown man tried to rob the establishment. Fortunately, one of the store’s employees thwarted his attempt when he entered the store through the back door, catching the thief off-guard who then ran off immediately.

According to the reports, the thief went inside the store located at Queen Street East, at around 8 in the evening. After pretending to browse through the items, he approached the clerk working the cash register and demanded to have the money handed over. Apparently, the man said he had a weapon, though the clerk reported that none was seen.

The store’s employees couldn’t get a clear look at the suspect because the man’s facial profile was hidden due to his tightly drawn hoodie. Police authorities think that when the other employee came through the back door, the thief probably sensed things were about to get complicated, and was forced to run off.

The suspect was last seen getting inside a silver-colored SUV. Fortunately, nobody was hurt and no money was taken.

Police authorities in Cambridge are currently investigating the case. If you have any information on the suspect, or similar theft cases, please call the Waterloo Regional Police Detectives office at 519-653-7700.