Violent robbery captured on video in Thornhill

Warning: This article contains a video depicting a violent robbery that some readers might find disturbing. Discretion is advised.

York Regional Police (YRP) are searching for multiple suspects after sharing a video of a violent robbery in Thornhill that saw the culprits assault a driver before fleeing with a suitcase filled with money.

Authorities were called to a commercial plaza in the Yonge Street and Meadowview Avenue area just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday for reports of a robbery.

Police said the victim was driving through the plaza when a white Lexus SUV and a white, four-door Mercedes-Benz boxed in his vehicle. 

Video shared by investigators shows three suspects exiting the vehicles, repeatedly assaulting the victim and stealing a black, carry-on-style suitcase containing a quantity of cash.

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The three male suspects were last seen wearing dark clothing and reportedly spoke with a Middle Eastern accent. The descriptions of the Lexus SUV and Mercedes-Benz drivers are unknown.

The white Lexus SUV (Ontario licence plate DCDL 270) is believed to have been stolen from Toronto on Oct. 8. The Mercedes Benz four-door sedan had an Ontario licence plate CKDY 286, which was not registered to the vehicle.

Police say the robbery was targeted, and the investigation is ongoing.