Suspects Sought After Commercial Robbery in Pickering

Police are looking for two suspects after a male stole liquor and brandished a knife toward employees before fleeing in a waiting vehicle in Pickering.

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, at approximately 10:55 p.m., members of West Division responded to a commercial robbery call at the Esso Gas Station and LCBO, located at 2250 Highway 7.  A male suspect entered the business, took a case of alcoholic drinks, and left without paying.  The same suspect returned a short time later and took another case of alcoholic drinks.  When staff attempted to stop the suspect as he exited the store, the suspect brandished a knife toward the employees and fled in a waiting vehicle.

No victims sustained any physical injuries.

The suspect is described as: male, White, approximately 20-25 years-old, with short black hair.  He was wearing a black sweater, black pants, and black shoes.

The suspect vehicle is described as: dark-coloured Honda Civic.

A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dashcam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Sheridan of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 3961.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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