OPP investigating bank robbery in Amherstview

Ontario Provincial Police in Loyalist Township are investigating a bank robbery at an Amherstview Bank.

The OPP have released security images of the alleged suspect, as well as photos of a vehicle they believe to be associated with the robbery.

According to police, the 4-door sedan, believed to be a Nissan or Toyota, was seen in the Amherstview area between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., on March 13.

Police tell Global News the man entered the bank, demanded cash and fled on foot. Adding there is now a heavy police presence as the investigation continues.

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According to police, the person of interest is described as a white male, approximately 5’8″ – 5’10” and 170lbs – 180lbs, wearing all black. He was last seen fleeing on foot northbound on Speers Boulevard. It is believed the person of interest then entered the driver’s side of a white sedan before leaving the area.