Worker seriously hurt in bank robbery

Winnipeg police remain on the scene of a violent bank robbery that left a man seriously injured.

It happened at the CIBC at 3408 Roblin Boulevard Thursday at about 5 PM. Police say a lone male suspect armed with bear spray entered the bank, went straight to the teller area and demanded cash. He began spraying the pepper spray in the air.

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At some point a fight began between the suspect and a 54 year old man who was working in the bank as a sub-contractor, installing flooring. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition but has since been upgraded to unstable condition. The suspect escaped before police arrived.

Police say the robber is a Caucasian male, 5’7″ to 6’ tall, with a medium build.

 Anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).