CBC
Apr 22, 2013
$100,000 reward in hunt for violent Toronto bank robbers
2 people injured at a TD Bank, where customer tackled one of the robbers
Toronto police and the Canadian Bankers Association are offering up to $100,000 for any tips leading to the arrest and conviction of two men who robbed a TD Bank branch, where two people were injured by gunshots.
Toronto police released video and photo images of the two men Monday afternoon as they continue a widespread hunt.
"It’s a full-blown effort," Staff Insp. Mike Earl told CBC News. "All police agencies, divisions in the surrounding area here are trying to locate these individuals."
Earl said "there's no doubt" that the men are armed and dangerous. He cautioned anyone who spots the two individuals to call 911.
Others with information can contact police or Crime Stoppers.
At a Monday afternoon press conference, William Crate from the Canadian Bankers Association announced the organization would contribute up to $100,000 in reward money for any tip leading to the arrest of the two men. Crate said it would be up to police to determine how much of the $100,000 a tipster receives.
Police have already located a stolen vehicle believed to have been used by the men. The 1998 green, four-door Honda Civic was found Sunday night in North York and impounded by police, following tips from the public.
Earl gave a detailed description of the two suspects being sought:
A black male, armed with a rifle, who was wearing a "quilted-type vest" over his clothing, blue jeans, as well as a "hooded-type sweater underneath."
A black male, armed with a handgun, was wearing a White Sox baseball cap, with a hoodie overtop and blue jeans.
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