NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking a suspect following a robbery at a gas station in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, shortly after 12:30 a.m., York Regional Police were called to a gas station located in the area of Yonge Street, south of King Road, for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived, they located the victim who had minor injuries.
Investigators believe that a man armed with a knife entered the gas station and made a demand for cigarettes. The employee refused and the suspect went around the counter, assaulted the employee and stole cigarettes. The suspect then fled on foot.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, white
- 25 to 35 years
- 5’9”
- Medium build
- Shoulder-length, dark-coloured hair
- Wearing a black-and-red jacket with a black scarf covering his face
Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to please contact police with any information.
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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