The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance with an investigation into two bank robberies.
It is reported that:
- on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 2:45 p.m., a man entered a bank in the Eglinton Avenue East/Laird Drive area
- disguised with a black wavy wig, dark sunglasses, and a baseball cap, he produced a hold-up note to the teller, indicating he was armed with a gun
- after obtaining money, he fled eastbound on Eglinton Avenue East, discarding an Exco Jeans jacket
It is further reported that:
- on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 7:10 p.m., the same man entered another bank in the same area
- disguised with a hat, hooded jacket and dark sunglasses, he again produced a hold-up note to the teller, indicating he was armed with a gun
- after obtaining money, he fled
The man is described as 5’9" - 6’, medium build. A security camera image is now available.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
It is reported that:
- on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at 2:45 p.m., a man entered a bank in the Eglinton Avenue East/Laird Drive area
- disguised with a black wavy wig, dark sunglasses, and a baseball cap, he produced a hold-up note to the teller, indicating he was armed with a gun
- after obtaining money, he fled eastbound on Eglinton Avenue East, discarding an Exco Jeans jacket
It is further reported that:
- on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 7:10 p.m., the same man entered another bank in the same area
- disguised with a hat, hooded jacket and dark sunglasses, he again produced a hold-up note to the teller, indicating he was armed with a gun
- after obtaining money, he fled
The man is described as 5’9" - 6’, medium build. A security camera image is now available.
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, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.