Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Markham Man Robbed; Police Look For Five Suspects

Five people are being sought by police after a Markham man was tied up, beaten and robbed in his home on April 13.
Around noon, the man answered the door of his Duxford Crescent home — which is also a small jewelry repair shop — in the Kennedy Road and Steeles Avenue area of Milliken.
The victim was kicked and punched but was able to get free and call police.
He suffered cuts and bruises in the attack.
One of the suspects is described as female, between 20 and 25 years old, possibly of South Asian heritage with a dark complexion, five-feet, three-inches tall with a thin build, wearing jeans, long boots and a black jacket.
The second suspect is a Caucasian male, between 20 and 25 years old with a light complexion, five-feet, six-inches tall with a thin build and was wearing jeans and a denim jacket.
The three other suspects are described as black males, wearing balaclavas and gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a tip at www.1800222tips.com

- ER