Man wanted in LCBO robbery flashed knife before fleeing: police

Police in Halton Region are searching for a man who allegedly robbed an LCBO and flashed a large knife at an employee before fleeing the store.

Authorities said the male suspect entered the LCBO at 830 Main Street East in Milton just before 9 p.m. on May 17.

It’s alleged the man took several bottles of alcohol. As he was being watched at a distance by an employee, he displayed a large knife before exiting the store and continuing on foot towards a Real Canadian Superstore in the area.

The LCBO employee was not physically injured.

The man was last seen wearing a black hoodie with an LA logo on the left breast, a silver chain necklace and a bright yellow Los Angeles Lakers baseball cap. He also wore black shorts and black shoes and was seen carrying a black or grey side bag.

His photo has been shared.