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No injuries after attempted bank robbery in Guelph’s west end: police

Police said the man was arrested after being found with pipes in each hand. While sitting in handcuffs, a 60-year-old from Guelph lunged at an officer and bit him on the leg. Guelph Police Service

Guelph police say a pair of men left empty-handed following an attempted robbery at a bank branch.

Police were called to the financial institution on Tuesday in the area of Clair Road and Gordon Street.

They say two men arrived wearing motorcycle helmets and demanding cash, although no weapons were seen.

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Investigators say no one was hurt.

Both men were seen fleeing the bank on a red motorcycle.

The first person is described as having a slim build and wearing a black sweater, orange or red pants, black gloves and a black helmet covered in white tape.

The second man is described as having a slim build and facial hair. Police said he was wearing a grey and black Nike sweater, grey track pants, grey and black Nike shoes, black gloves and a black helmet covered in white tape.

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Investigators are appealing for witnesses and those with surveillance or dashcam footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Guelph Police Service at 519-824-1212 ext. 7361 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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