Suspect Wanted for Bank Robberies in 8 Cities, Including Vernon

Suspect photo from bank robbery in Vernon. (Photo Credit: RCMP Handout)

One man is believed to have committed eight armed bank robberies across BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan in the past month and a half.

The second of these robberies was committed in Vernon on December 9th at Interior Savings Credit Union. These crimes have all occurred within 3-8 days of the last, jumping across the provinces. Of the eight robberies, four were in BC, three in Alberta, and one in Saskatchewan:

• December 1st. 2014 at 2:42 p.m. in Princeton, BC
• December 9th, 2014 at 4:37 p.m. in Vernon, BC
• December 19th, 2014 at 4:55 p.m. in High River, AB
• December 23rd, 2014 at 4:54 p.m. in Merritt, BC
• January 8th, 2016 at 7:16 p.m. in Swift Current, SK
• January 13th, 2015 at 5:55 p.m. in Lethbridge, AB
• January 16th, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. in Claresholm, AB
• January 21st, 2015 at 5:55 p.m. in Aldergrove, BC

​Suspect photo from bank robbery in Swift Current. (Photo Credit: RCMP Handout)

Police say that all eight robberies included a firearm that was either mentioned or produced. In all eight robberies, the suspect left with an undisclosed amount of cash, fleeing on foot. Neither employees nor customers at the banks at the time were physically injured.

“We've seen series in the past, but nothing to this extent and nothing that's covered multiple jurisdictions and multiple provinces,” said Cst. Kris Clark.

​Suspect photos from bank robbery in Claresholm. (Photo Credit: RCMP Handout)

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male between 25 to 35 years old. He has a slim build and is estimated to be 5'6” to 6' feet tall. This suspect is unshaven with a brown goatee/beard and has been seen wearing dark clothing with a black toque, gloves, and dark sunglasses.

Police from all three provinces are working to identify this man and bring them safely into custody. You should not approach this suspect, as police say that he is considered armed and dangerous. It is not known which province the suspect is in at the moment, and RCMP are hoping to get information from the public on his whereabouts.

If you have any information about any of the robberies or about the identity of the suspect, call the tip line at 1-844-887-6287.

​Suspect photos from bank robberies in Aldergrove, Lethbridge, and Merritt. (Photo Credit: RCMP Handout)