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Armed robber flees empty handed from Promenade Mall

The masked man pulled a gun on optical store employees while trying to gain access to an adjacent store
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NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance to identify a suspect following a robbery at the Promenade Mall in the City of Vaughan.  

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, shortly after 9 p.m., a suspect entered the mall through entrance #3. He then entered an optical store, pointed a handgun and demanded employees to the ground.

The employees complied and the suspect attempted to gain access to the adjacent mobile phone store. The suspect was unsuccessful in his attempts and exited the mall. The employees were not physically injured.

The suspects are described as:

  • Male, white
  • Wearing black clothing, black gloves and a black face mask
  • He was carrying a black bag
  • Armed with a handgun

Investigators from the Hold-Up Unit remind business owners of the importance of maintaining and updating video surveillance equipment. Quality images help to identify suspects, can aid in arrests and have a tremendous impact during court proceedings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6631, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

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