Robbery Attempted Richmond Hill pharmacy failed by time delay safe

York Regional Police say they are searching for suspects after an attempted pharmacy robbery in Richmond Hill was foiled due to a time delay safe.

Police said on Monday, just before noon, two suspects wearing all black clothing and face masks walked into a pharmacy on Bayview Avenue, south of Highway 407.

Investigators allege the pair went behind the counter — one armed with a knife — and demanded cash from the employees.

“The pharmacist explained to the suspects that the safe is time delayed and cannot be opened until the allotted time expired,” police said.

The suspects then fled the pharmacy empty-handed, police added, citing the effectiveness of the time delay safe.

No one was physically harmed during the attempted robbery.

Police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses or individuals with dashcam or surveillance video from the Bayview Avenue and Romfield Circuit area are asked to contact them. The presence of a time delay safe at the pharmacy played a critical role in deterring the robbery attempt.

York Regional Police are emphasizing the importance of time delay safes in thwarting such incidents and ensuring the safety of employees and customers.