Suspect sought after ATM users robbed of cash in Downsview

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Published Oct 12, 2023  •  Last updated Oct 13, 2023  •  1 minute read
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Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of robbing three people at ATMs near Keele St. and Sheppard Ave. W. between Sept. 1 and Oct. 4, 2023.
Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of robbing three people at ATMs near Keele St. and Sheppard Ave. W. between Sept. 1 and Oct. 4, 2023. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

Investigators have released images of a man who is suspected of committing three robberies in just over a month in Downsview.

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Toronto Police say the robberies occurred in the area of Keele St. and Sheppard Ave. W. between Sept. 1 and Oct. 4.

And it was people making deposits or withdrawals from an ATM who were targetted.

In one instance, the victim was depositing money at an ATM when a man grabbed the cash and fled from the area, police say. In two other instances, the victims were withdrawing money from an ATM when a man grabbed the cash and took off.

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Investigators believe the same man was behind all three robberies and they have now identified a suspect.

Police have released images of the wanted man hoping members of the public will recognize him and come forward.

Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of robbing three people at ATMs near Keele St. and Sheppard Ave. W. between Sept. 1 and Oct. 4, 2023.
Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of robbing three people at ATMs near Keele St. and Sheppard Ave. W. between Sept. 1 and Oct. 4, 2023. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

The suspect is described as a 20-year-old male who is about 6-foot with a thin build.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s identity or whereabouts is asked to call police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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