NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are releasing images of a person of interest being sought in connection with two pharmacy robberies in the City of Markham.
On Thusday, June 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., York Regional Police responded to a pharmacy located in the area of McCowan Road and Denison Street for a report of a robbery.
Officers learned that one male suspect entered the store and threatened the employee with a firearm while demanding drugs. The suspect obtained various medications then fled the scene.
On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 2:50 p.m., officers responded to a pharmacy located in the area of Ivanhoe Drive and 16th Avenue for a report of a robbery.
Officers learned that one male suspect entered the store and threatened the employee with a firearm, while demanding drugs. The suspect obtained various medications then fled the scene in a silver Toyota Rav 4.
Person of interest:
• Male, Asian, thin build, 5’8” - 5’10”
Vehicle of interest:
• Silver Toyota Rav 4
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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