A man has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal cigarettes and other goods from a store in the Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Kipling Ave. area.

Police say around 7:50 p.m. on October 21 they responded to a robbery at a store in South Etobicoke.

“A man entered a store and approached the cash, which had a plastic partition placed between the employees and customers,” officers said in a press release.

Police said the suspect asked for cigarettes, which the store owner placed on the counter.

“ … after hesitating momentarily the man lunged over the counter, breaking through the partition and knocking the employee out of the way,” police said.

The culprit then grabbed several more items from behind the cash and fled.

Members of the Hold Up Squad were able to identify the suspect.

Jason Hermanus, 38, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with robbery, disguise with intent and fail to comply probation.

He appeared at Toronto West Court, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on October 26.