NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking assistance in identifying a suspect following a robbery at a bank in the City of Markham.
On Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, shortly after noon, York Regional Police were called to a bank in the area of Woodbine Avenue, north of Steeles Avenue for a report of a robbery.
Investigators learned that a male suspect entered the bank and demanded cash from the teller. The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and fled in a vehicle. There were no physical injuries during the incident.
The suspect was described as male, wearing a ski jacket, ski cap, gloves and had his face was covered with a scarf.
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, leave an anonymous tip online.
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