Two Suspects At Large After Markham Home Invasion
Posted October 26, 2010 11:38 am.
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York Regional Police are hunting for two suspects after a home invasion robbery in Markham Monday night.
Detectives say around 7pm, two masked men forced their way into a house on Boswell Road, near Highway 407 and Ninth Line. The suspects allegedly assaulted two women inside, aged 91 and 43, before fleeing with a purse and a BMW.
Toronto police found the abandoned BMW near Jane Street and Finch Avenue West.
The victims described the first suspect as South Asian, about 20 years old, with a thin build and black, curly hair. He was wearing a baseball hat.
The second suspect is South Asian, about 20 years old, shorter than the first suspect, with a medium build. He was wearing a ski mask and a brown track-suit and was armed with a handgun.
Investigators would like anyone who might have been in the area at this time and saw anything suspicious to contact them at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com, or text your tip by sending TIPYORK and your message to CRIMES (274637).
SAFETY TIPS
- Always keep doors and windows locked.
- Know who is at the door before opening it. If you are not comfortable, don’t answer the door.
- Report suspicious vehicles and people to police.
- Make sure your home has proper lighting.
- If you do find yourself the victim of a robbery, try to be the best witness you can be.
- Avoid taking any risks, and cooperate with suspects.
