Police seek 6 suspects who robbed a bank and customers inside

York Regional Police are on the hunt for six suspects who are wanted in connection with a Markham bank robbery that happened on Monday afternoon.

According to police, six armed suspects allegedly entered a bank in the area of Markham Road and Highglen Avenue at approximately 5:30 p.m. and ordered everyone to drop to the ground. 

The suspects proceeded to allegedly rob the bank and its customers who were inside at the time.

Authorities say one employee was assaulted during the robbery and was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. 

The suspects fled the scene in a dark sport utility vehicle with an unknown quantity of cash and cell phones.

The first suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, a black mask and grey shoes.

The second suspect is described as a Black male who was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, a black mask, black hat, white socks, blue gloves and dirty white shoes.

The third suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black balaclava, grey Nike hoodie with matching track pants, blue gloves, black-and-white shoes and carrying a brown and black backpack.

The fourth suspect is described as a man with brown skin. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, a black mask, white gloves and black shoes. He was also carrying a blue-and-white bag and brandishing a firearm.

The fifth suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black Nike pants, a black mask, white gloves and black shoes. He was also spotted carrying a Jansport backpack and brandishing a firearm.

The last suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, a white mask, one yellow and one blue glove, black shoes and was brandishing a firearm.

Police say an investigation is ongoing and encourage any witnesses to come forward.

No other details were released.