NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking witnesses and any information on the whereabouts of a stolen vehicle following a gas station robbery in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 shortly after midnight, police were called to a gas station located at 8760 Bayview Ave. in the area of Bayview Avenue and High Tech Road for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived, they found an employee in the gas station who was not physically injured.
Investigators have determined that two men entered the gas station and made a demand for cash, as well as the victim’s keys. The employee complied and the suspects stole the victim’s car and drove away.
Suspect #1
• Male, Black
• 25 to 35 years
• 5’7”
• Wearing a medical mask with dark-coloured clothing
Suspect #2
• Male
• 25 to 35 years
• 6’
• Wearing a medical mask and dark-coloured clothing
Stolen vehicle (pictured):
• 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
• Black
• Plate: BFES680
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. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online.
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