Pharmacies across Toronto have seen a dramatic drop in robberies following the implementation of a device that makes it harder for thieves to access narcotics quickly, police announced Wednesday.
Pharmacy robberies in Toronto more than doubled from 49 in 2021 to 123 in 2022, sparking concern over violence for customers and employees. Speaking at a news conference Wednesday, Inspector Joseph Matys of the TPS Hold Up Squad said that trend was continuing last year until the introduction of time-delayed safes.
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Police Provide Update On Pharmacy Robberies In Toronto For Country: United States. City: Berkeley, Knoxville, Pasadena, Savannah, Winston-Salem
