Bank Robbery

Police are seeking public assistance in relation to a bank robbery that took place yesterday afternoon.

On Friday, February 1, 2013, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a young man robbed the Scotiabank located in the 3200 block of 17 Ave. S.E.

The man entered the bank and posed as a customer waiting in line for an available teller. Once he reached the teller's station, he produced a hold-up note, was given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the bank.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 20s, approximately 6’ tall and 170 lbs., with no discernible accent. He had a slim build, light-toned complexion and was wearing a dark-colored toque and grey hoodie. He indicated he had a weapon, but one was not seen.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact the Calary Police Service Robbery Unit at 403-428-8787 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

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