Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking public assistance in identifying three suspects following two convenience store robberies.
On Monday, May 23, 2016, shortly after 2 a.m., police were called to a convenience store in the area of Yonge Street and Henderson Drive, in the Town of Aurora for a report of a robbery. The investigation has revealed that three suspects entered the convenience store, one of them armed with a handgun. The men made a demand for cash and cigarettes. The employee complied and the suspects fled the store on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. The employee was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
A short time later, on Monday, May 23, 2016 at 2:25 a.m., police were called to a convenience store in the area of Bathurst Street and Humberland Drive in the Town of Richmond Hill for reports of a robbery. Two suspects entered the store, one of them armed with a handgun. One of the suspects struck the employee with the gun then made a demand for cash and cigars. The employee complied and the suspects left the store with cash, cigars and a backpack containing the employee’s personal items.
The suspects involved in both robberies had a similar description and they are believed to be linked.
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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, leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.
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