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OPP investigating reported bank robbery in Parry Sound

OPP are investigating a reported bank robbery that took place in Parry Sound on Wednesday.
OPP are investigating a reported bank robbery that took place in Parry Sound on Wednesday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Officers are investigating a reported bank robbery that took place in Parry Sound, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon, OPP say.

As a result of the initial investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Avery Nickerson, 35, from Parry Sound, police say.

Officers were called to the scene at about 3:33 p.m. Wednesday, OPP say, after a man entered the bank solo and obtained a quantity of cash.

According to Joe Scali, West Parry Sound OPP community safety and media officer, a note was handed to the teller by the suspect and a quantity of cash was then handed to the suspect.

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No one was injured during the robbery and the suspect fled the scene on foot, police say.

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The suspect is described to be between five foot six and five foot eight, about 160 to 175 pounds and wearing a beige ball cap, a black T-shirt with a pink collar and blue shorts, OPP add.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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