Markham, ON – Police are on the hunt for suspects after a bank in Markham was intentionally set on fire on Monday evening.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at a bank located on Highway 7 and Woodbine Avenue around 7:30 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing two individuals fleeing the scene shortly after the fire started.
The Markham Fire Department was able to quickly extinguish the flames, preventing any major damage to the building. However, the bank’s interior sustained significant smoke damage.
No injuries were reported, but the incident has left the community shaken.
Police have released surveillance footage of the suspects and are asking for the public’s help in identifying them. The first suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’10” with a medium build, wearing a black hoodie, black pants, and a black mask. The second suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’8″ with a slim build, wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, and a black mask.
Investigators are also looking into the possibility of a motive for the arson. They are asking anyone with information to come forward and contact the York Regional Police Arson Unit or Crime Stoppers.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and security of businesses in the area. Local business owners are urging authorities to increase patrols and surveillance in the area to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The suspects are considered to be armed and dangerous, and the public is advised not to approach them if spotted.
This deliberate act of arson has caused disruption and damage to the community, and authorities are determined to bring those responsible to justice. The safety and security of the residents of Markham is of utmost importance, and the police are working diligently to ensure that such incidents do not occur again.
