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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.”

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

No one was injured in the incidents.

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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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