NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect following a robbery at a gas station in the Town of Aurora.
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at approximately 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a gas station located in the area of Yonge Street and Cousins Drive in Aurora, for a report of a robbery.
Officers learned that a male suspect walked into the store armed with a knife and demanded money and cigars. The employee complied and the suspect fled the store with a quantity of cigars and cash.
The victim was not physically injured during the incident.
Suspect described as:
- Male
- Approximately 5’8” to 6’
- Wearing a gold coloured mask over his face, a black hoodie with the hood up, black pants, brown boots and black gloves
- Armed with a small knife
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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