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Suspects wanted in connection with ‘violent’ Toronto-area bank robberies, police say

Police said the robberies occurred between Oct. 9 and 16. Handout / Peel Police

Police say they are searching for at least three suspects wanted in connection with a series of “violent” bank robberies in Peel Region and Toronto.

Peel police released images of the suspects and two suspect vehicles Saturday and said there is now a $25,000 reward for information that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Officials said between Oct. 9 and 16, the suspects robbed a “number” of banks in a “violent manner.”

They allegedly entered the banks while disguised, armed with handguns, and demanded cash.

No one was injured in the incidents.

The suspects are described as being males in their late teens to early 20s, all between five-feet-eight-inches tall to six-feet tall, with a thin or medium build.

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Investigators said they are believed to be using at least two vehicles, including a 2019 white four-door Hyndai Santa Fe SUV.

The other vehicle was described as a black four-door Lincoln Towncar with yellow licence plates.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3410 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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