The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance with a bank robbery investigation in the Bloor Street West and Windermere Avenue area.
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 3:10 p.m., a man walked into a bank branch.
It is reported that:
- he approached the teller
- he leaned into the counter and displayed a knife in his hand
- he made a threat to the teller, then demanded money
- he was given a quantity of money, then he left the branch
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 3:45 p.m., the man approached another bank branch down the street.
It is reported that:
- he approached the teller and made a demand for money
- when the teller hesitated, he produced a box cutter and made a threat
- he fled the bank, running towards Runnymede subway station
He is described as white, 35-40, unshaven. He was wearing a black winter coat, sunglasses, a blue-and-grey toque, and a red-and-black scarf.
Police would like to warn the public that this man is believed to be armed and dangerous. Please do not approach him. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
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On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 3:10 p.m., a man walked into a bank branch.
It is reported that:
- he approached the teller
- he leaned into the counter and displayed a knife in his hand
- he made a threat to the teller, then demanded money
- he was given a quantity of money, then he left the branch
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at 3:45 p.m., the man approached another bank branch down the street.
It is reported that:
- he approached the teller and made a demand for money
- when the teller hesitated, he produced a box cutter and made a threat
- he fled the bank, running towards Runnymede subway station
He is described as white, 35-40, unshaven. He was wearing a black winter coat, sunglasses, a blue-and-grey toque, and a red-and-black scarf.
Police would like to warn the public that this man is believed to be armed and dangerous. Please do not approach him. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7350, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.