NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance to identify four suspects following a robbery at a health food store in the City of Markham.
On Friday, April 10, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m., police were called to a store located on Ferrier Street, which is the Warden and Steeles Avenue area, for a report of a robbery. When officers arrived, they found two victims with minor injuries who had been assaulted during the robbery.
Investigators learned that the store owner was contacted by a male suspect who wanted to attend to purchase some items despite the store being closed. The owner allowed the male to enter but while inside the suspect unlocked the door and three armed suspects entered the store with their faces covered. The suspects assaulted the store owner and obtained a quantity of cash and products from the store. A concerned citizen saw what had occurred and called 9-1-1.
The suspects were seen fleeing from the area in a dark-coloured van.
The suspect who attended the store not wearing a mask was described as male, Asian, in his 20s.
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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