NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance to identify suspects following a bank robbery in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., police were called to a bank at 10856 Bayview Ave. for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived, they found employees in the bank who were not physically injured. Investigators have determined that two men, one armed with a handgun, entered the bank. They made a demand for cash and employees complied. The suspects fled in a vehicle.
Suspect 1:
- Male, Black
- 5’9”
- Wearing dark clothing
- Face covered with a black mask
- Armed with a handgun
Suspect 2:
- Male
- Wearing dark clothing
- Face covered with a black mask
Suspect vehicle:
- Four-door sedan
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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