A bank branch in Pickering was almost robbed at gunpoint on Tuesday afternoon.
On September 15 at 3:56 pm, two masked males entered the CIBC branch on Kingston Road and Rougemount Drive in Pickering. One of the males brandished a firearm and accosted an employee. They demanded cash, but, after a short time, they left the scene with no money, said a police statement.
Apparently, they made no effort to take any money off the staff or customers.
This location is a digital banking site and has no cash on the premises. They were seen driving off in a black Mazda sedan. No one was physically injured during the incident, police said.
The suspects are described as: male, black, approximately 19 to 25 years old with thin builds. The suspect vehicle is described as a black four-door Mazda.
Anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash camera footage is asked to contact police.
Anyone with new information about this investigation is asked to contact Det. Carter. of the Major Crime Robbery Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5359.
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