Brampton – Investigators from Peel Regional Police’s Central Robbery Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for two separate bank robberies.

 

The first robbery occurred on Friday, September 5, 2008. The suspect entered the C.I.B.C. branch located at 380 Bovaird Drive East, in Brampton, and made a demand for money. The victim teller complied and the suspect fled with a quantity of money.

 

The second robbery occurred on Thursday, September 27, 2008. The same suspect made a similar demand at the Bank of Montreal branch located at 180 Sandlewood Parkway, Brampton. In this robbery the suspect indicated that he had a weapon, although none was seen. He fled this bank with a quantity of Canadian and American money.

 

There were no injuries during either of these robberies.

 

The suspect is described as a South Asian male, 5’5” to 5’7” tall, with a thin build and black hair, balding on top. The suspect spoke with a slight accent.

 

Photos of the suspect can be viewed by clicking on the following links. [Suspect 1 ], [suspect 2 ], [suspect 3 ] and [suspect 4 ].

 

Investigators are confident that someone will be able to identify this individual and ask that anyone with information to please call them at (905) 453-2121, ext. 3410. Members of the public can also anonymously contact Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

 

For media inquires, please contact the on-duty Media Relations officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.

Released by the Peel Regional Police on October 10, 2008 at 15:34