‘Shoeless’ suspect wanted in 8 Toronto bank robberies: police

TORONTO – Police in Toronto say they have his shoes, but they’re still trying to catch a man suspected in numerous bank robberies.

Investigators say the suspect is wanted in eight robberies between Aug. 10 and Tuesday of this week.

The man was dubbed the “shoeless” suspect after leaving his sneakers behind while fleeing to a waiting taxi after the first robbery.

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Officers recovered his black shoes.

Surveillance camera images of the suspect have been obtained after the first of the robberies at a bank near Rexdale Boulevard and Kipling Avenue.

The suspect is described as in his early 20s and between 5-2 and 5-4.

It’s alleged he held up two banks on Tuesday in less than an hour.

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