Posted on Tuesday April 29, 2025
Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a man in connection with multiple robberies in the Town of Newmarket.
On April 26, 2025, the same male suspect robbed two convenience stores in Newmarket. At 1:40 a.m., the suspect entered a store on Main Street near Davis Drive and threatened an employee with a hammer before fleeing with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. Later that morning, around 9 a.m., the same suspect entered another store at Davis Drive and Bayview Avenue, this time armed with a knife, and demanded cash.
Fortunately, there were no injuries in either incident.
Through investigation, the suspect was identified as Shane DUNN, 50, of Newmarket. He was also wanted in connection with the April 5, 2025, robbery of a food delivery driver in Newmarket.
Investigators are releasing an image of DUNN as it’s believed he may be responsible for other robberies and are urging any witnesses or potential victims to come forward.
Charged:
- Shane DUNN, 50, of Newmarket
Charges:
- Robbery with an Offensive Weapon x3
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630, or leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
25-132968/133192/107931
April 29, 2025
