York Regional Police seek 3 suspects after armed retail robbery in Richmond Hill

York Regional Police are seeking to identify three suspects after an armed robbery at a Richmond Hill business on Nov. 4. Officers responded at about 2:10 p.m. to a report in the area of West Beaver Creek Road and Highway 7.

Police said three people entered the business armed with firearms and demanded cash. They left in a waiting vehicle, taking a safe. No injuries were reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Suspect descriptions

Police described all three suspects as Asian men who were speaking Mandarin:

• The first wore a medical mask, black puffer jacket, white gloves, black jogging pants with white markings down the sides, a black hoodie with markings on the hood, and white high-top shoes with red markings. He was holding a black firearm.
• The second wore a black toque, blue medical mask, navy raincoat, navy shorts with a red Adidas logo, shoes and ankle socks. He had a white glove on his right hand and no glove on his left hand. He was holding a brown firearm.
• The third wore a black toque, blue medical mask, black sunglasses, navy sweater, white gloves, black pants, and white shoes with black sides and white laces. He was holding a firearm.

Police described the suspect vehicle as a white Honda Odyssey with no front licence plate and damage around the passenger-side rear wheel well.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630.