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Armed Robbery in Markham: Suspects Fled Southbound on Woodbine Avenue
York Regional Police are investigating an armed robbery in Markham where three suspects, armed with handguns, forced patrons into a room and demanded cash and cellphones. The suspects fled southbound on Woodbine Avenue in a dark-coloured sedan.
York Regional Police are seeking suspects in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Markham. The incident took place at an unidentified business, where three suspects, brandishing firearms, entered the premises. The suspects allegedly forced the patrons into a single room, where they proceeded to threaten the victims. The suspects demanded cash and cellphones from those present. Following the robbery, the suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured sedan. They were last seen heading southbound on Woodbine Avenue.
Key Facts
- The armed robbery occurred at a Markham business, where suspects forced patrons into a room.
- The suspects, armed with handguns, demanded cash and cellphones from the victims.
- The suspects fled in a dark-coloured sedan, heading southbound on Woodbine Avenue.
- One suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build, wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants, black shoes, black Nike gloves, and a black balaclava.
- The first suspect was carrying a handgun.
- The second suspect is described as a white male with a thin build, wearing a blue hooded sweater, black pants, white shoes, black gloves, and a black balaclava.
- The second suspect was carrying a handgun.
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- Toronto Sun — Armed robbery suspects sought in Markham; Correctional officer faces charges