Police in York Region are hoping the public can help identify three male suspects wanted for an armed retail robbery in Richmond Hill earlier this month.
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York Regional Police said officers responded at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Nov. 4 to reports of a commercial robbery in the area of West Beaver Creek Rd. and Hwy. 7.
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According to police, the bandits entered a business and demanded cash while armed with guns.
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The crooks took a safe and fled the scene in a waiting vehicle, described as a white Honda Odyssey minivan with no front licence plate and damage to the passenger-side rear wheel well area.
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There were no reported injuries, cops said.
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The suspects are described as Asian males who spoke Mandarin and wore medical masks covering their faces.
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One suspect wore a black puffer jacket, white gloves, black jogging pants with white markings down the sides, a black hoodie with markings on the hood, white high-top shoes with red markings, and held a black firearm.
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The second suspect wore a black toque, navy raincoat, one white glove on his right hand, navy shorts with a red Adidas logo, shoes with ankle socks, and held a brown firearm.
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The third suspect wore a black toque, black sunglasses, navy sweater, white gloves, black pants, white shoes with black sides and white laces, and held a firearm.
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The investigation is ongoing, police said, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630.
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Two nabbed for Bowmanville home invasion, another sought
Two men from Mississauga, who are prohibited from possessing firearms, have been charged and a third suspect is wanted following a violent home invasion Thursday in Bowmanville that resulted with a victim suffering serious injuries.
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Durham Regional Police said officers responded at approximately 1:40 p.m. to an armed person call in the area of Meadowview Blvd. and Scugog St.
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According to police, three males armed with firearms forced their way into a residence and assaulted the homeowner.
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When cops arrived, the home invaders were seen fleeing the scene and, following a brief chase, one suspect was taken into custody.
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That suspect was found in possession of a firearm with a prohibited over capacity magazine, police said.
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A second suspect was later arrested without incident, cops added.
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An extensive search of the area for the third suspect was conducted by the tactical, canine and drone units, but police said he was not located.
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The suspect is described as Black with a heavy build.
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The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local-area hospital, while a responding officer suffered minor injuries from a dog bite.
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Larone Carlton Whyte, 37, and Elijah Shaun Latham, 30, are accused of assault causing bodily harm, break and enter, pointing a firearm, disguise with intent, robbery, uttering threats, and possessing a restricted/prohibited firearm without a licence,
Whyte is also charged with possessing a prohibited device and possessing a firearm contrary to an order.
Latham is also charged with failing to comply with a release order.
Investigators ask anyone with cellphone, dash cam, or surveillance footage, or information about this incident, to contact the Auto Robbery Crime Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5355.
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Four sought for Burlington jewelry store heist
Four suspects are being sought by police following a brazen daylight smash-and-grab jewelry store heist in Burlington this week.
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Halton Regional Police said the robbery occurred Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m. when four suspects used hammers and an axe to break through the glass door of Kris Jewelers on Brant St. at Upper Middle Rd.
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Police said the group smashed numerous display cases and stole multiple pieces of jewelry before they fled in a waiting dark grey Acura SUV, which was last seen travelling east on Upper Middle Rd. between Brant St. and Guelph Line.
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The next day, officers found the abandoned vehicle in Burlington.
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the vehicle had been reported stolen from Toronto.
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The four suspects are described as male and wearing dark-coloured clothing and face coverings.
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Three individuals also carried backpacks.
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Cops said jewelry store employees were not injured.
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Anyone with information about the investigation, including those who may have security or dash cam video from the area around the time of the robbery, is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
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Forklift joyride damages Barrie business
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Two 21-year-old men face charges after police said a forklift joyride led to a Barrie business being damaged last weekend.
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Barrie Police said officers received information last Sunday that unknown individuals were inside a building on Bradford St. near Vespra St.
When cops arrived, police said one individual was arrested as he attempted to flee the scene.
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According to police, surveillance video showed two individuals had operated a forklift inside the building, causing extensive damage to both the structure and the forklift.
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Officers also found evidence that a fire extinguisher had been used inside the building.
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Following an investigation, police identified the second suspect who turned himself in the following day.
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The men, from Mississauga and Barrie, are each charged with mischief over $5,000 and break and enter – commit indictable offence.
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Cops said two more individuals were identified in relation to the incident and spoke with police, but both were released without criminal charges.
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