Police seek two suspects after armed pharmacy robbery in Markham

Two suspects York Police say are wanted in connection to an armed pharmacy robbery in Markham (YRP photo).

York Regional Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects that they say is wanted in connection to an armed pharmacy robbery in Markham.

Police say that on Jan. 19, at around 6:10 p.m., two males armed with at least one firearm entered a pharmacy in the area of McCowan Road and Denison Street.

Investigators say the suspects confronted employees and stole cash and a quantity of narcotics.

The suspects then fled the area in a red four-door sedan, last seen travelling southbound on McCowan Road.

No injuries were reported.

The first suspect is described as male, thin build, approximately six-feet tall. Police say he was wearing a black hoodie, black track pants. black shoes, black gloves and a black balaclava.

“He was seen holding a black firearm and carrying a grey duffel bag with an orange interior,” investigators added.

The second suspect, is described as male, thin build, approximately six-feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black jacket with chest pockets and metallic buttons, black balaclava, black pants, grey running shoes, and black gloves with white fingertips.

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit are leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact York Regional Police.