UPDATE:
Police say they have initiated a city-wide search for a man following this morning’s bank robbery in Kelowna.
The Scotiabank branch on Highway 33 was robbed just before 10 a.m., with the suspect entering the bank and producing a note, which demanded money. Police say the suspect claimed to have a gun, though a firearm wasn’t observed or produced.
The suspect then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.
He is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 55 years old with a grey beard and about 5-foot-7 in height. He was wearing glasses, a dark-red jacket, a grey polo-style shirt, jeans and a grey toque.
Police said a containment area was established and a ground search was launched by police and a K9 team. The suspect, though, is still at large.
In addition, police said they notified a nearby school of the incident.
“Due to its proximity and as a precaution, South Rutland Elementary School officials were advised to initiate a hold and secure,” said Kelowna RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, adding the emergency measure was later rescinded.
Any witness who has information about the suspect is urged to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
ORIGINAL STORY
A bank in Kelowna was apparently robbed today.
Police have yet to release any details, but a sign on the front door of the Scotiabank at 190 Highway 33 says the branch was just involved in a robbery/emergency situation. The sign also said it will be closed until completion of the police investigation.
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