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RCMP investigating Vauxhall bank robbery

Nov 17, 2019 | 7:45 AM

Vauxhall RCMP are asking the public for any information possible relating to a robbery at the Scotia bank in Vauxhall, around 1:45 on Friday, (Nov 15) afternoon.

The male suspect fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. He did not show any weapons and no one was injured during the robbery.

Extensive patrols were made by Taber RCMP with the assistance of Coaldale and Brooks RCMP and RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), but the suspect was not located.

RCMP Forensic Identification Services also attended the scene to gather evidence.

The suspect is slender in build and about 5’8” to 5’10” tall. He was wearing blue Jeans, an orange and yellow Reflective Vest, a New York Yankees ball cap, a balaklava and gloves.

If you have information about this incident, please call the Taber RCMP at 403-223-4446 or call your local police. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers.ab.ca for instructions).