(Submitted photo/Chetwynd RCMP).

By Aaron Schulze

Armed Robbery Case

Chetwynd RCMP looking for suspect in bank robbery

Feb 13, 2022 | 10:43 AM

CHETWYND, B.C. — RCMP are searching for a suspect involved with a robbery at the Scotiabank in Chetwynd.

Police say a man arrived with a grey duffel bag Friday (Feb. 11) morning and used it to prop the second entrance door open. Surveillance shows the man presenting a carbine-type firearm.

The man allegedly asked the bank teller to fill a camouflage backpack with money. He is described as:

• About 6-0 tall
• Caucasian with fair skin
• Medium build with a belly
• Wearing dark blue jeans with fading in the front and light-coloured stitching on the back pocket
• Dark grey or black or dark brown hoodie
• Black gloves
• White buff
• Black beanie type toque
• Camouflage backpack
• Grey duffle bag
• Light grey running shoes with white trim
  (Submitted photo/Chetwynd RCMP).
  (Submitted photo/Chetwynd RCMP).

Chetwynd RCMP are asking anyone who may have been around 50^th Avenue between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Friday to look at their dash cameras, or if they may have seen a man matching the description, to contact them at 250-788-9221.

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Police say the man should be considered dangerous, and the public should not approach him.