NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 39-year-old man after (an incident in which a customer) intentionally coughed on money and told an employee that he hoped he would get COVID-19.
On Sunday, April 12, 2020, a man made a purchase at a convenience store located at 6605 Highway 7 East. During the transaction, a 17-year-old store employee asked the man to step back from the counter to maintain physical distance. The store had taped off lines on the floor where they were requesting patrons stand during transactions, as per health recommendations.
The man became upset with the request and intentionally coughed on money, which he threw onto the counter. He then told the employee he hoped he would get COVID and laughed while exiting the store. The money had to be separated for proper disinfection.
On Monday, April 20, 2020, the suspect was placed under arrest and has been charged.
Charged:
• Ryan Sanders, 39, City of Markham
Charge:
• Mischief
Mr. Sanders is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on Aug. 7, 2020.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online.
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