OPP Investigating Armed Robbery In Colborne
On August 7th, 2020 around 10:55 am, members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call regarding an armed robbery in progress at the CIBC branch located in Cramahe Township.
A male had entered into the premises armed with what appeared to be a hand gun, and took an undisclosed amount of money as well as a necklace, and fled in a vehicle waiting outside the bank, driven by an accomplice. The accomplice is described as a black male and is believed to have remained in the vehicle.
During the robbery, two of the employees at the bank received minor injuries as a result of the suspect pushing and grabbing them. Northumberland paramedics attended the scene to assess and treat the victims.
The male suspect in the bank is described as:
Black male, between 20-30 years of age.
Approximately 145-150 lbs
5'9" in height
Athletic build
Short curly hair
Dressed in baggy black pants and a black long sleeve shirt, white framed sunglasses, with white Nike shoes (suspect may have changed into a white shirt after the occurrence)
The vehicle is described as:
4 door Toyota sedan
Grey in colour
The Northumberland OPP is asking for the public's assistance with this ongoing investigation and would ask anyone with information to call their nearest OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and not have to appear in court. You can also submit information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
