Robbery At Markham Coffee Shop – Suspect Descriptions Released

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are seeking public assistance in identifying two suspects following an armed robbery at a coffee shop in the City of Markham.

On Friday, June 3, 2016, just after midnight, two male suspects entered a coffee shop located in the area of Steeles Avenue East and Don Mills Road and jumped over the front counter. One of the suspects assaulted a female employee and made a demand for cash from the till. The other suspect stood by, pointing a handgun at employees. The employees complied with the suspects demands and the suspects fled to an awaiting car, which fled south on Don Mills Road.

It is believed these same suspects were responsible for a robbery that had occurred in the City of Barrie earlier in the night.

Suspect #1:

Male, white

6’1”

Muscular build

Wearing a blue hoodie, black pants, black running shoes and a white mask covering his face

Suspect #2:

Male, black

5’ 10”

Thin build

Armed with a handgun

Wearing a blue jacket with green sleeves, blue running shoes and a white scarf covering his face

Suspect Vehicle:

Silver Honda Civic

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 Constable Andy Pattenden speaking about this incident is available for viewing at the following link: https://youtu.be/RHRsEpuWa6s

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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