Peterborough Police are investigating after a robbery at a local bank.
At approximately 3:40pm on Friday, July 19, 2024, officers were called to the bank in the Chemong Road and Wolsely Street area. Upon arrival, officers learned that a man had entered the bank, threatened to burn it down and demanded money. The man was given some cash before he fled. Through investigation it was learned that the suspect changed his clothes behind another store and left the area.
The suspect is described as (images below during incident and after changing clothes)
- White male
- 40-50 years old
- Tall, thin build
- Wearing during the incident: white plaid shirt, black pants, dark beanie with visor, sunglasses, medical mask, black shoes, white vinyl gloves
- Wearing after the incident: navy/black t-shirt, green cargo shorts, grey ball cap, black shoes with white soles and possibly a yellow and pink backpack
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
