Members of the West Region Ontario Provincial Police Crime Unit, under the direction of Detective Inspector Randy Gaynor of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, along with members of the York Regional Police Service and Niagara Regional Police Service are continuing to investigate these bank robberies.
On March 7, 2018, two suspects entered a CIBC branch in Markham wearing disguises and left with a quantity of cash. One of the suspects was dressed in a grey hooded sweatshirt, grey track pants, a grey face covering, and a dark baseball cap. The second suspect was dressed in a black hooded jacket, black pants and a grey face covering.
On March 8, 2018, two suspects entered a TD branch in Fonthill wearing disguises and left with a quantity of cash. One of the suspects was dressed in a green sweater, dark pants, dark sunglasses and a red bandana face covering. The second suspect was wearing a grey sweater, baseball cap and had a white face covering.
On March 13, 2018, two suspects entered an RBC branch in Moorefield wearing disguises and left with a quantity of cash. One suspect was dressed in dark clothing with a white scarf covering his face. The second suspect was dressed in dark clothing wearing a Nike ball cap and a red bandana covering face.
On March 29, 2018, two suspects entered an RBC branch in Embro wearing disguises and left with a quantity of cash. One of the suspects was wearing a grey and black striped sweater with a dark hood covering the face and blue gloves. The second suspect was wearing a red Adidas sweater with a yellow hood, dark face covering and orange gloves.
On April 6, 2018, two suspects entered an RBC branch in Scotland wearing disguises and left with a quantity of cash. One of the suspects was wearing a grey shirt, grey baseball cap, with a black hood covering his face and blue gloves. The second suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt with a dark face covering.
At each of these robberies, the suspects were reported to be carrying a firearm.
The Canadian Bankers Association is also announcing today that it is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these robberies. For more information on the terms and conditions of this Canadian Bankers Association reward please contact Malcolm Chivers, Director of Corporate Security, Canadian Bankers Association, at [email protected] or (416) 362-6093 ext: 330.
The OPP is reminding the public that these suspects are considered armed and dangerous in relation to this active investigation. Anyone who may know the identity or the whereabouts of the suspects or who may come into contact with the suspects should not approach them. Instead, contact the police immediately by calling 9-1-1.
A dedicated tip line has been set up for this investigation. Anyone with information that can assist police is asked to call 1-855-677-4636 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
source: media release, OPP
