Shot fired in robbery at Pacific Mall in Markham, forcing lockdown

Police at the scene of a robbery at Pacific Mall in Markham on May 18, 2023. (CityNews)

By Michael Talbot

Posted May 18, 2023 6:56 pm.

Last Updated May 18, 2023 8:27 pm.

York Regional Police are investigating after a gunshot was fired during a robbery at Pacific Mall in Markham on Thursday.

Police tweeted about the robbery at the mall in the Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road area at around 4:00 p.m., saying “fortunately” no one was injured.

The CityNews 680 helicopter flew over the scene, capturing a heavy police presence at the mall and in the general area.

Security officials at the mall confirmed the shopping centre was locked down for several hours, but police say it has since reopened.

Police tell CityNews the robbery involved “multiple suspects” but no descriptions have been provided at this time.

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