Robbery suspect sought

Photo: RCMP

UPDATE: 2:15 p.m.

Kelowna RCMP are on the hunt for a man accused of robbing CIBC this morning.

Today at 9:46 a.m., Kelowna RCMP received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the CIBC bank on KLO Road.

Police have determined that the suspect entered the CIBC bank and produced a note to the teller.

The note indicated that he had a weapon; however, a weapon was not produced.

“The suspect fled the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash,” says Kelowna RCMP Const. Jesse O’Donaghey.

“There is indication that a dye pack was used and had deployed. The dye pack could have dyed the money and possibly the suspect red.”

RCMP did set up an area of containment and conducted a search with a police service dog, but no one was located.

The suspect is described as:

• Caucasian male
• 20 to 30 years of age
• 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6 
• Slim build
• Wearing a black sweater, black toque, black sunglasses, black gloves and jeans
• Having a large dark coloured tattoo with red shading on the left side of his neck

“The investigation is ongoing. The Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) has conduct of this investigation,” adds O’Donaghey.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Const. Ian Grim of the Kelowna RCMP General Investigation Section at 250-762-3300.

Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.

ORIGINAL: 11:30 a.m.

A Kelowna CIBC branch in the Mission was robbed this morning.

While few details have been released, Castanet has learned the bank was robbed as it opened at 9:30 a.m.

The teller involved is apparently OK, but understandably shaken. She went home for the remainder of the day.

While it is not known if any weapon was produced, it is reported a note was given to the teller. 

The branch will remain closed for the time being.

Kelowna RCMP say they will be releasing details on the incident later today.  

Castanet will have more details on the incident as they become available.