Police seek driver involved in motorcycle collision

CITY POLICE

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******************************* Motorcycle collision - Police seeking driver of involved vehicle

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service responded to a motorcycle collision at the intersection of Queen Street East and Church Street at 5:28 p.m. last night.

The male driver of the motorcycle allegedly turned left from Queen Street East onto Church Street in front of a red coloured vehicle.

The driver of the red car was able to stop to avoid the collusion, but the driver of the motorcycle lost control, skidded, struck the curb and fell off the bike.

He received minor injuries as a result.

The driver of the car left the scene before police arrived.

Officers investigating the collision, and attempting to complete the report, are asking the driver of the car to please contact traffic services at 705-949-6300 ext 348.

******************************* Attempted robbery under investigation

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service responded to an attempted robbery at the Station Mall Zellers Pharmacy yesterday at approximately 11:52 a.m.

It is alleged that a lone male entered the store with wearing sunglasses, a skeleton/skull type mask on and placed a note on the counter.

The clerk exchanged some words with the suspect and he left with the note, empty handed.

No injuries were reported.

Police searched the area with negative results.

The suspect was described as in his late 30’s, early 40’s.

He was approximately 5’11, slim build with short dark hair and a goatee.

He was wearing sunglasses, a black and white ball cap, a dark long sleeve shirt, dark pants and white runners.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.

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