Niagara police are investigating after a woman was robbed at Merrittville Speedway in Thorold.
It happened Saturday night around 9:00 p.m.
Police say a volunteer from a local youth organization was selling 50/50 draw tickets when she was approached from behind and robbed.
The suspect fled through the parking lot with an undisclosed amount of money.
Police say the woman was robbed away from the grandstand area while the event was underway.
A search for the suspect was unsuccessful. The woman wasn't injured.
At the time of the incident, there may have been people in the parking lot who were unaware of the events that had taken place. Police are asking anyone with information pertaining to this incident to call (905) 688 4111 extension 3300.