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 gas station robbery in the City of Markham.
On Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., police were called to a gas station at 8291 Woodbine Ave. in the area of Woodbine and Highway 407, for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived, they found employees in the gas station who were not physically injured. Investigators have determined that a man entered the gas station and made a demand for cash. The employees complied and the suspect fled on foot.
Suspect described as:
- Male, white
- 6’, medium build
- Wearing a grey hoodie, black track pants and a black neck warmer 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. 6630, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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