Manhunt for Jewelry Store Robber Kyle Prouse

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Canada News Today, local news powered by AI. Toronto police are hunting a 53-year-old man named Kyle Douglas Prouse after he allegedly shot a security guard during a botched jewelry. Store robbery at Fairview Mall. This went down on Tuesday, April 21st, at the Michael Hill Store, where the guard took a bullet and ended up in the hospital. Investigators say Prouse showed up right before the mall opened, clearly planning the heist. When security confronted him as he bolted, that's when the gun came out. He got away clean and hasn't been seen since. The guard survived the shooting, but it shook up the whole mall scene. Cops release Prouse's picture quick, warning folks he's dangerous and might still be packing heat. No arrests yet, but they're on it heavy. Now here's the twist. Durham Regional Police link him to big crimes back in August 2023. That includes stealing a car and pickering, which they say he used for a smash and grab at an Asha Wajulri spot hauling off over $200, $35,000 in goods.

1:04Prouse is still on the run across regions, so if you spot him, don't play hero. Just hit 911. Toronto and Durham cops are teaming up, and tips are pouring in as the probe digs deeper. Stay sharp out there.