NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged one suspect and are seeking public assistance in identifying a second suspect following a bank robbery in the City of Vaughan.
On Monday, March 4, 2019, at approximately 10:45 a.m., officers responded to a bank located on Jane Street south of Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Vaughan for report of a bank robbery.
Two male suspects entered the bank with their faces covered and demanded cash. They obtained a quantity of cash and exited the bank as officers were pulling up on scene. The suspects fled in separate directions. One suspect got into a vehicle believed to be a white Volkswagen Jetta. The second suspect fled on foot and was pursued by officers until he was caught and arrested.
There were no weapons seen and no one was physically injured during the robbery.
The outstanding suspect is described as:
- Male
- Wearing a black sweater, white pants and a black balaclava
Charged:
- A 16-year-old male from Brantford
Charges:
- Robbery
- Disguise with Intent
The investigation is ongoing.
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 or leave an anonymous tip online.
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