Prince Rupert RCMP officers are on the lookout for a male suspect after an armed robbery at the Bank of Montreal (BMO) on the corner of 2nd Avenue West and 3rd Street.
The individual is described as 6 feet to 6’4” tall with a large build and was wearing a grey hoodie and a mask.
Sgt. Dave Uppal confirmed that the suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money at approximately 1:05 p.m. on Oct. 6. He headed north, crossing 2nd Avenue West, then went east down the alley between 1st and 2nd Avenue West.
The RCMP ask for anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area before, during or after the robbery to come forward. Contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
“They don’t happen that often,” Uppal said of armed robberies in Prince Rupert. “The bank has a protocol that they follow. In this situation, we’re just lucky that nobody was hurt.”
More details to come.
keili.bartlett@thenorthernview.com
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