Public assistance sought identifying man in Robbery investigation, Security camera images of man released

Public assistance sought identifying man in Robbery investigation, Security camera images of man released

Friday, May 29, 2015 - 7:35 AM
Hold Up:  416-808-7350

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying a man wanted in two robberies.

It is alleged that:

- on Sunday, April 26, 2015, between 2:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., a man entered a variety store at 161 Church Street, and a variety store at 237 Gerrard Street East

- at each of the variety stores, he walked in with a four-pronged cane, and waved the cane aggressively towards the victims, demanding money

- unsuccessful both times, he then fled in a red four-wheeled scooter

The man is described as white, 34-45, 5'7”-5’10”, with a moustache and beard, and walks with a limp.

Security camera footage and images are 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, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Staff Inspector Mike Earl, Hold Up