$10,000 reward offered for 2 men involved in violent Toronto bank robbery

Nathan Hunter (l) and Jesse Breese (r)/ Toronto Police

Two men are wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a Toronto bank robbery.

According to Toronto Police, Jesse Jack Breese, 21 and Nathan Hunter, 20, are wanted for a violent financial robbery involving a firearm.

The incident took place on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at approximately 5:05 pm.

Four suspects, all male, were driving in a stolen 2017 Honda Accord. The men drove into a bank branch located near Warden Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East in Toronto.

$10,000 Reward from @CdnBankers: Watch/share: Security footage video of 2 men wanted by Toronto Police for Bank Robbery: Jesse Jack Breese, 21 & Nathan Hunter, 20. Info call Hold Up Squad 416-808-7350 or anonymous Crime Stoppers tips 1-800-222-8477 https://t.co/N2pQax4RDl ^sm pic.twitter.com/Uqou9eLKFr

— Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice) September 24, 2018

Three men proceeded to enter the bank and disguised their identities by wearing masks, sunglasses, and hooded sweatshirts.

Breese discharged a round from a handgun into the floor and the other two men ordered customers to get down on the floor. The men stole a large amount of money and fled the bank.

On June 7, police arrested the getaway driver and one other man. The Honda Accord was located and seized.

Police are now working to locate Breese and Hunter, who have no fixed addresses. Each is wanted for:

Robbery while armed with a firearm
Disguise with intent
Discharge firearm with intent
Careless use firearm
Possession weapon for committing offence
Use of a firearm to commit indictable offence
Illegal possession of firearm with ammunition
Unauthorized possession of firearm
Possession of firearm knowing it is unauthorized
Conspiracy to commit indictable offence

Breese is described as 6’3″, slim build, with dark hair. He occasionally wears prescription glasses. He is known to frequent both Barrie and Toronto.

Nathan Hunter, 20, is described as 6’0″, 150 lbs., with dark wavy hair.

The Canadian Bankers Association is offering a reward of up to $10,000 leading to the arrest and conviction of the two men.

Both men are considered armed and dangerous as the handgun allegedly used during the robbery has not been recovered. If seen, do not approach and call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com.

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