Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have identified and charged a suspect in connection with seven robberies across York Region.
On Monday, March 30, 2026, just after midnight, police responded to a robbery at a gas station in the area of Bur Oak Avenue and McCowan Road, in the City of Markham. When they arrived at the scene, officers learned a male suspect entered the gas station, made threats and demands for cash before fleeing the scene with a quantity of currency. There were no reported injuries.
On March 31st, 2026, in a joint effort with the Peel Regional Police Central Robbery Bureau, the suspect was arrested. The suspect has been charged with seven robberies within York Region, between March 24 and March 30, and is being investigated for at least 19 additional robberies across the Greater Toronto Area.
Charged: - Andre LAWRENCE, 35, of the City of Brampton
| Charges: - Robbery x 7
- Disguise with Intent x 7
- Operation while Prohibited
- Dangerous Driving
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking
- Stunt Driving
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At the time of the arrest Andre LAWRENCE was on an undertaking for an unrelated offence.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Hold-Up Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7441. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Alison McCully
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April 1, 2026
