From: OPP West Region Twitter
OPP in Caledon are investigating the second armed robbery in Bolton in a week, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
On September 23rd, police were called to a robbery that had happened at 18 King Street East in Caledon at around 5:30 in the afternoon.
Two males entered the business, one with a gun, demanding the location of where narcotics were kept.
The third male suspect waited outside in the car.
A week later, on September 30th, just before 11 am, OPP received a call about an armed robbery at another location.
The trio of suspects fled the scene of the second robbery with cash and narcotics.
Police have information to believe that the suspects and vehicle used are the same.
The following descriptors were obtained:
Suspect 1: Male, black, thin built, 18-25 years old, 5’3″, wearing a grey hoodie, dark blue pants, white shoes, a surgical mask, and yellow construction gloves. This suspect carried a black duffle bag and a black pistol
Suspect 2: Male black, thin built, 18-25 years old, 5’5″, wearing a black hoodie, grey or camo pants, black shoes with red accents, a surgical mask, and yellow construction gloves
Suspect 3: Male, black, thin build, wearing a surgical mask and a black or dark grey hoodie
Even with a robbery prevention program in place, robberies may occur. All employees should know how to handle those few moments during a robbery to ensure personal safety.
– Don’t argue. The offender may be more frightened than you
– Do exactly as you are asked
– Don’t make any sudden moves. Tell the offender every move you plan to make before you do it
– If you are not alone in the store, tell the offender someone else is there to avoid any surprise entrances
– Don’t set off the alarm or call 911 until after the offender has left the premise to avoid a hostage situation
– Try to memorize the offender’s descriptors and details as you’ll need to write it down later
If a robbery has taken place:
– Protect the crime scene and don’t touch anything the offender may have touched. This includes the counter, which may hold fingerprint evidence, and the floor where the offender walked, which may include significant footwear evidence
– Lock the doors immediately after the offender has left
– Activate your alarm and call 911
– As soon as possible, write down the offender’s descriptors and details and a description of the vehicle and license plate number
