Suspect threatens victims with a gun in 6 east-end robberies

Toronto police have released security camera images and video of a man wanted in connection with six robberies in the city’s east end.

In all of the incidents, the suspect pointed a handgun at the victims and demanded money. In two of the cases, he covered his face.

The most recent robbery happened at 11 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Midland subway station. Police say a man, who covered his face with a surgical-style mask, approached a TTC collector. He racked his gun three times and demanded money, fleeing after the cash was handed over.

Four of the other incidents happened last year.

Around 9 a.m. on Dec. 10, a man robbed a bank near Old Kingston Road and Military Trail. His covered his face with a surgical-style mask and also wore a yellow construction helmet and vest. After getting money from the teller, he fled the area in an older-model black Toyota Corolla.

Police also allege the same man robbed two beer stores on two separate occasions. In both cases, a store employee handed over the money after being threatened with a gun.

The first beer store robbery happened on Nov. 27 at a store in the Morningside Avenue and Sheppard Avenue East area. The man fled the area on a bicycle. The second one took place on Dec. 6 in the Lawrence Avenue East and Port Union Road area. The suspect got away in a vehicle.

The suspect’s other two alleged robberies happened at two Sheppard Avenue East retail shops in August 2016. In both cases, he propped the door open with a stick. He made away on foot with money, cigarettes, and lottery tickets.

Police describe the man as brown in his mid-20s, and between five-foot six and five-foot-eight. He has long hair possibly worn in dreadlocks, cornrows, or an Afro style.

 

 

Investigators have also released security camera video of one of the robberies. Watch it below or click here to view it.