(UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.) - Police are seeking a suspect after a bank robbery in Kelowna this morning.
Officers were called to the Royal Bank of Canada in the 3000 block of Pandosy Street for reports of the robbery, but were unable to track down the suspect.
“The suspect reportedly entered the bank, and passed a note to one of the tellers, which demanded money,” said Cpl. Tania Carroll.
“He fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash. Although his note indicated he was in possession of a weapon, none were produced.”
He's been described to police as a Caucasian man in his 50s standing between 5'8" and 5'10".
The man, who has white and grey facial stubble, was seen wearing a big brown jacket, grey toque with a built in visor and a baggy pair of sweat pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or submit tips anonymous to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477.
(Original story: 12:50 p.m.) - An incident at the RBC at K.L.O. and Lakeshore temporarily closed the establishment today.
Witnesses told NowMedia that she saw officers in the area of the bank, and were examining the entrance. She added that she saw two officers running through the parking garage of the Tutt professional building.
All that RBC was able to tell NowMedia was that they will be open again shortly and that all of their staff members are okay.
"We can't comment on anything because it's an ongoing investigation," said Courtney Hesse, Community Market Manager.
NowMedia has reached out to Kelowna RCMP for more information.
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