Saint John police release frightening photos of armed bank robbery

Police in Saint John are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a frightening armed bank robbery Wednesday afternoon.

Photos taken by a bank surveillance camera show the suspect pointing a gun at staff and bank customers at the Scotiabank on Westmorland Road.

Police describe the suspect as being about five feet, seven inches tall and about 40-50 years old.

Witnesses say the person of interest has a “weathered and unshaven” face.

He escaped on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.