The Toronto Police Service Hold Up Squad would like to make the public aware of a man arrested in relation to two bank robberies that occurred in the Toronto and Barrie area.
It is alleged that:
- on Monday, February 10, 2020, a bank robbery was committed in Barrie
- a man entered the bank while concealing his identity with an orange 'medical' mask
- he handed the teller a note demanding cash and indicating that he had a firearm, however no weapons were seen
- he took approximately $2,000 in cash
- he was then observed fleeing the area on foot as he discarded several articles of clothing
It is further alleged that:
- on Thursday, February 20, 2020, a bank robbery was committed in Toronto
- a man entered the bank while concealing his identity with a black scarf
- he handed the teller a note demanding cash
- he took approximately $900 in cash
- he was then observed fleeing the area on foot
Barrie Police were assisted by the Toronto Hold Up Squad investigators in identifying the suspect. Officers were then able to locate and arrest a man.
It is further alleged that:
- officers recovered property and clothing related to both robberies
Jeffery Murdock, 40, of Toronto, was charged with:
1. two counts of Robbery
2. two counts of Disguise with Intent
He appeared for a Bail Hearing on Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Barrie Courthouse.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at
www.222tips.com, online on our
Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.
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