Advertisement

Toronto police searching for alleged bank robber after teller threatened with gun

Click to play video: 'Police searching for alleged bank robber who threatened teller with gun'
Police searching for alleged bank robber who threatened teller with gun
Toronto police have released surveillance video in an investigation into a robbery near Queen Street East and Woodbine Avenue – Dec 14, 2017

Toronto police have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted in an alleged east-end bank robbery.

The alleged incident occurred at a bank near Woodbine Avenue and Queen Street East on Tuesday afternoon.

READ MORE: Armed man in Vaughan bank fatally shot by officers, police watchdog investigating

Police said the suspect waited in line and then demanded money. He pulled a black handgun out of a pocket on the front of his coat and pointed it at the teller.

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.

Get daily National news

Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Officers said the man threatened to shoot the teller.

READ MORE: Toronto woman facing attempted murder charge after baby injured in domestic dispute

The teller handed over an undisclosed quantity of cash before the man ran away.

Story continues below advertisement

Police described the suspect as 45 to 55 years old, 5’10”, thin and clean shaven.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

Sponsored content

AdChoices