NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are releasing suspect images and seeking any information that may lead to their identity following a convenience store robbery in the Town of Newmarket.
On Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 shortly after midnight, York Regional Police were called to a convenience store located in the area of Davis Drive and Leslie Street for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived, they found an employee who was not physically injured.
Investigators believe that two men, both armed with handguns, entered the store and made a demand for cash. The employee complied and the suspects fled on foot.
Suspect #1:
• Male
• 5’6”, medium build
• Wearing a black puffy jacket, blue bandanna, with black and white shoes
• Armed with a handgun
Suspect #2:
• Male
• 5’9”, medium build
• Wearing all black clothing, red bandanna with black boots
• Armed with a handgun
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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