Suspects Sought in Pickering Bank Distraction Theft

Police are looking for two suspects involved in a bank distraction theft in Pickering.

On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 2:25 p.m., the victim entered the ATM vestibule at a Bank of Montreal (BMO) branch located at 1360 Kingston Road, in Pickering.  The victim was asked by two males to assist them in using the ATM.  During this time, the two suspects stole the victim’s bank card.  The victim’s bank card was used to withdraw a total of $1500.

The first suspect is described as: male, White, 30-40 years-old, approximately 6’ tall, with a heavy build. 

The second suspect is described as: male, White, 50-60 years-old, approximately 5’5” tall, with a small build.

Anyone with video footage, dash cam footage or information about this incident is asked to contact Det. MacKinnon of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2529 or at 3083@drps.ca.

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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