A man from Barrie is facing charges after an alleged robbery at a bank.
According to police, on Tuesday, June 12 at approximately 7 a.m., officers were called to the Scotiabank on Collier Street after receiving reports of a robbery.
When police arrived on scene, the victim told officers a man approached him from behind, threatened him and demanded money.
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The victim told police the suspect took some cash and fled on foot. Police say the victim was not physically hurt during the incident.
Police say a few hours later, at around 7 p.m., detectives arrested a 45-year-old man from Barrie in connection with the alleged robbery.
Police charged the suspect with robbery and theft. He is scheduled to appear in court sometime early next month.
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