Armed Robbery In Aurora

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking a suspect following a convenience store robbery in the Town of Aurora.

On Thursday, August 11, 2016, at approximately 8:10 p.m., police were called to a convenience store in the area of Wellington Street East and John West Way for a report of a robbery. A lone male suspect walked into the store, approached the clerk behind the counter and produced a small long-gun and demanded cash from the register. The suspect left the store with a quantity of currency, on a bicycle. Two witnesses saw what happened and began to follow the suspect. The suspect turned and confronted the witnesses in the area of Wellington Street East and Industrial Parkway, at which time he pointed the gun at them. The witnesses left the area unharmed. The suspect then fled the area.

Suspect #1:

Male, dark complexion

25 to 30 years

5’10”, 190lbs.

Medium build

White bandanna covering face

Shoulder-length dark curly hair

Gloves

Carrying a black satchel

Long jean shorts

White T-shirt

Armed with a long gun

Suspect Transportation:

Bicycle

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.

A video of Sergeant Kelly Bachoo speaking about this incident is available for viewing at the following link:

https://youtu.be/-Pv8X27_1ds

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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