Friday, April 19, 2024

Police continues to seek suspect after armed bank robbery in Welland

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Niagara police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect after an armed bank robbery in Welland last week.

Police responded to a report about a robbery at the CIBC Bank on 200 Fitch St. around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

Upon arrival, police determined that a man entered the bank, brandished a handgun and demanded cash.

Police say the suspect fled the area after receiving an undisclosed amount of money.

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The suspect is described as a white man in his 30’s or 40’s, around five-foot-six, with grey hair or possibly wearing a wig.

He was last seen wearing a black baseball hat with a red brim, blue surgical mask covering his face, black jacket with a hood, grey pants or possibly blue jeans and shoes with a white sole.

Investigators continue to ask residents and businesses in the area to review their surveillance footage.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1008980.

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