On Dec. 23 at approximately 4:55 p.m., Merritt RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the local Royal Bank of Canada branch located at 2090 Quilchena Ave. A male had entered the bank and demanded cash. Although the male said that he had a gun, no weapon was seen or produced by this male.
The male exited the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash and was seen running on Coutlee Avenue toward the Railyard Mall area.
The suspect was described as a Caucasian male, 25 to 30 years old, approximately 5 foot 10, tanned, unshaven (possibly having a goatee). He was wearing black clothing, dark sunglasses and gloves.
At the time of the robbery, there was only one customer in the bank. No one was physically hurt in this robbery.
Merritt RCMP officers were on scene within minutes with other officers searching for the suspect. Police Dog Services also attended to help with the search.
The investigation is continuing as police follow up on several avenues of investigation.
If anyone saw anything suspicious in the area or has information they would like to share, they are asked to call Crime Stoppers or the local RCMP detachment at 250-378-4262.
