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Video of violent robbery shows victim boxed in while thieves steal suitcase full of cash

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York Regional Police are seeking the public’s help in finding at least three suspects after a man was robbed during a daytime theft in Thornhill.

A shocking video of an armed robbery in Thornhill shows a man being robbed and pulled from his vehicle by three assailants.

Investigators with the York Regional Police hold-up unit are looking for three suspects and appealing for witnesses following a violent robbery in Thornhill earlier this week.

On Tuesday around 5:10 p.m., police were called to a commercial plaza in the area of Yonge Street and Meadowview Avenue.

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A video of the robbery shows the victim driving through the plaza when his vehicle is boxed in by a white Lexus sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a white, four-door Mercedes-Benz.

Three suspects are seen exiting their vehicles, pulling the victim from his car and assaulting him.

The suspects are then seen stealing a black, carry-on-style suitcase containing cash from the victim’s vehicle.

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Police say the victim sustained minor injuries.

The three suspects are described as males wearing dark clothing, and police say they spoke with a Middle Eastern accent.

The descriptions of the drivers of the Lexus SUV and Mercedes-Benz are unknown.

Police say this was a targeted incident, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the York Regional Police hold-up unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 6630, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online.

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