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 a convenience store in the City of Markham. On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 11:42 p.m., York Regional Police were called to a convenience store located on Middlefield Road, north of Steeles Avenue, for a report of a robbery.
A male suspect entered the store armed with a handgun. The suspect made a demand for cash and the employee complied. The suspect then fled the store on foot. The victim was not physically injured.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, Black
- 23 to 28 years
- 6’3”
- Heavy build
- Wearing black clothing and a black mask covering his face
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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