NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect following an armed robbery at a gas station in the City of Vaughan.
On Sunday, March 17, 2019, at approximately 2:20 a.m., a male suspect attended a gas station located on Dufferin Street north of Highway 7. The suspect (allegedly) took out a knife and demanded cash from the employee. The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled on foot in a southeast direction.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
Suspect described as:
- Male, white
- 5’11”, medium build
- Wearing a backwards baseball cap, sunglasses, a green winter jacket, black sweat pants, white socks and black running shoes
The investigation is ongoing.
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 or leave an anonymous tip online online.
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