Brampton – Investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in a violent robbery.

 

On Sunday, August 10, 2008, at about 8:40 p.m., four masked suspects entered the 7 Star Convenience Store located at 22 Conservation Drive in Brampton. One suspect was in possession of a handgun. The suspects ordered the victim to stand still as they emptied the cash register and removed a quantity of cigarettes.

 

The suspects then fled the store and entered two vehicles which have been identified as a two-door silver Volkswagen, and four-door black Honda Civic. The suspect vehicles were last seen fleeing southbound on Highway 410.

 

Investigators have identified one of the four suspects as Ryan RANKINE, 18 years of age, from Toronto. A warrant has been issued for his arrest for the offences of Robbery, Imitation Firearm – Use While Committing Offence, Disguise with Intent, Flight from Police Officer, Fail to Remain at Scene of Accident, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. For a photograph of the suspect, please click on the following link [RANKINE ].

 

The other three suspects are described as male, black, in their early 20’s, and wearing black clothes.

 

To view surveillance video of the suspects, please visit the following link to Youtube [Robbery ].

 

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the suspects’ identification and/or location, is asked to contact the Central Robbery Bureau at (905) 453- 2121 Ext. 3410. Tips can be provided anonymously to Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Citizens are reminded that credible information may qualify them for a monetary reward.

 

For further information, please contact the on-duty Media Relations officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

Released by the Region of Peel Police on August 29, 2008 at 13:00