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A suspect in three Vernon bank robberies is being sought by RCMP. From left: HSBC July 24, Bank of Montreal June 9 and VantageOne Credit Union Dec. 20.
Suspect linked to trio of thefts RICHARD ROLKE
The police began to link the robberies after Tuesday’s theft. The search continues for a sus“It’s primarily surveillance pect in three Vernon bank heists. photos that have led us to believe RCMP believe the individu- this and the descriptions,” said al who robbed the 30th Avenue Molendyk. HSBC Tuesday may also be linked The suspect has been described to similar incias a Caucasian dents at the male in his late 25th Avenue teens or early Va n t a g e O n e 20s, who is Dec. 20 and about six feet the 32nd tall and 150 to Street Bank of 160 pounds and Montreal June clean shaven. 9. Anyone who “Officers has informa— Gord Molendyk have received tion regarding a few calls and the identity of they are folthis individual lowing up on is asked to call everything that comes in,” said the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Gord Molendyk, detachment Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222spokesperson. 8477. On Tuesday at about 2:30 With three banks already tarp.m., a lone male entered the geted, the police aren’t sure if HSBC, approached a teller and there may be more incidents. demanded cash. “Until an individual is arrestThe suspect, who did not pro- ed, financial institutions should duce a weapon, left the scene be vigilant but they should with an undisclosed amount of be vigilant every day,” said cash. Molendyk. Morning Star Staff
“It’s primarily surveillance photos that have led us to believe this.”
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