Update - Suspect Charged in Connection with Four Bank Robberies

April 23, 2026 Media Release

Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged a suspect in connection with four bank robbery investigations.

On Monday, March 9, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m., police responded to an attempted robbery at a bank in the area of Highway 7 and Birchmount Road in the City of Markham. Officers learned that a male suspect entered the bank and handed a teller a note demanding money and indicating that it was a robbery. The suspect fled on foot empty-handed.

Through investigation, the suspects were identified and was linked to additional bank robberies in the Cities of Toronto and Mississauga. On Thursday, April 23, 2026, investigations conducted a search warrant at a residence in Toronto and the suspect was taken into custody.

Charged:

  • Muhammad Adbullah ANWAR, 26, of the City of Toronto

Charges:

  • Robbery x4
  • Disguise with Intent x4
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
  • Fail to Comply with Judicial Release Order x2
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Driving while Under Suspension

At the time of the incident ANWAR was on release orders 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 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be sent online at www.1800222tips.com.

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