Seeking Public Assistance - ATM Robberies

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information about two robberies that have occurred at drive-through ATM machines.

Just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, a man went to the drive through ATM machine at Scotiabank, located in the 8700 block of Macleod Trail S. Following the withdrawal of money from the ATM, the driver was approached by a man who brandished a knife and demanded the money. The driver complied and the suspect then fled eastbound on 86 Avenue towards Bonaventure Drive.

The suspect is described as Caucasian, in his mid 20s, 5’6” to 5’10” tall, with a slim build. He was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie under a dark-coloured jacket with a baseball hat.

Just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, a man went to the drive through ATM at the Royal Bank of Canada, located in the 1200 block of Canyon Meadows Drive S.E. After the driver had removed his money from the machine, he was approached by two men who brandished a knife and demanded his money. The driver handed his money over and drove away to a safe place to report the incident.

The first suspect is described as Caucasian, in his mid 20s, approximately 6’ tall, 170 lbs., with a slim build. He was wearing a green toque and a dark green jacket.

The second suspect, is described as Caucasian, in his mid 20s, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” tall, 150 lbs., with a slim build. He was wearing a toque and black jacket.

 Investigators are working to determine whether the two incidents are connected.

A photo of a man believed linked to the case is available on The City of Calgary Newsroom.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

Case #14508916 and 14509958