Saint John Esso robbed by machete-wielding robber!

I just had to share this story from the Telegraph Journal. On Tuesday morning, two men, armed with a machete, entered the Esso on Rothesay Avenue demanding cash.

The suspect holding the machete can be seen wearing a black hoodie covering most of his face, with what appears to be a jeweled cross on the back. The man is described as approximately five feet, seven inches tall with a stocky build. The second suspect is described as approximately five feet, seven inches to five feet, eight inches, weighing approximately 175 to 185 lbs.

The odd part of the story was when I learned that this isn’t the first time thieves have been wielding a machete! Sgt. Pat Bonner said the thief’s choice of weapon might just be out of convenience. “I really don’t know (why machetes are being used), they’re not exactly hard to find, it might just be the first thing a person sees or thinks to grab,” he said.

After taking the money, the two suspects fled on foot. Police are asking anyone with more information on the robbery to call police at 648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips.