Seeking Public Assistance - Bank Robberies
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man believed to be connected to two bank robberies that occurred in the fall of 2017.
#1
On Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a lone male suspect entered the Scotiabank branch located in the 6400 block of Crowchild Trail S.W. The suspect walked up to a teller and handed the teller a note indicating it was a robbery. The teller complied and handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of money. He then left the bank in an unknown direction.
No one was physically hurt during the robbery and no property damage was incurred.
#2
On Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, just after 4 p.m., a lone male suspect entered the Scotiabank branch located in the 1900 block of Southland Drive S.W. The suspect walked up to a teller and produced a note indicating it was a robbery. He then produced a handgun, making sure the teller noticed and complied with the note. The teller handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash, and the suspect left the bank in an unknown direction.
No one was physically hurt during the robbery and no property damage was incurred.
The suspect is described as a black male, 28 to 38 years old, 6’3” tall, 160 to 170 pounds, with a slim build.
Photos of the suspect are available on The City of Calgary Newsroom.
Anyone who may have information about his whereabouts is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using either of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
Case #17460520/17494646/3443