Three suspects sought after armed robbery at Milton pharmacy

Published April 18, 2020 at 2:41 pm

Three suspects sought after armed robbery at Milton pharmacy

Officers are searching for three suspects in a recent armed robbery in Milton.

Officers are searching for three suspects in a recent armed robbery in Milton.

At 6:28 p.m. on Friday, April 17, police say three suspects entered the St. George Pharmacy near the intersection of Ontario Street South and Derry Road.

The suspects, one armed with a handgun, allegedly approached the pharmacist and made a demand for narcotics and money.

“During the course of this robbery the pharmacist was struck several times in the head with the handgun,” police say. “The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.”

The suspects, after obtaining an unspecified amount of money and narcotics, reportedly fled the scene in a vehicle believed to be going eastbound on Derry.

The suspects are described by police as:

  • Suspect #1: Brown male, black hair, wearing black track suit, face covered.
  • Suspect #2: Black male, black hair, wearing black clothing, black backpack, face covered.
  • Suspect #3: Male, wearing all black.

The investigation is ongoing.

Any witnesses who were in the area during that time and observed suspicious behaviour, or anyone with information or dash cam footage, is asked to contact police at 905-825-4747 ext. 2417.

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