Browser Compatibility Notification
It appears you are trying to access this site using an outdated browser. As a result, parts of the site may not function properly for you. We recommend updating your browser to its most recent version at your earliest convenience.

Emergency? Call 9-1-1

Non-Emergency? Call 1 (866) 876-5423

Decrease Text Size Default Text Size Increase Text Size |
Print Link
|

CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING COMMERCIAL ROBBERY IN MARKHAM

Posted on Friday November 22, 2024

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have laid charges against a 32-year-old man following a violent convenience store robbery in the City of Markham.

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, shortly after 5:30 p.m., police attended a convenience store in the area of Bur Oak Avenue and 16th Avenue for a robbery. The victim called police after the suspect entered the premise and assaulted the victim in an attempt to steal items.

The suspect was unsuccessful and fled on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

During the course of the investigation, the suspect was located by police and has been charged.

Charged:

  • De’Angelo Jerome HOWE, 32, of no fixed address

Charges:

  • Robbery
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Assaulting a Peace Officer

At the time of the offence, HOWE was on several release orders as well as probation. HOWE was also being sought by York Regional Police and Peel Regional Police for unrelated offences.

Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com.

Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime data within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview.

Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
                    24-370133
                    November 22, 2024