Police search for 2 suspects after male had bike stolen while attempting to rob bank in Hamilton Mountain
Aura Carreño Rosas | CBC News | Posted: December 31, 2024 3:45 PM | Last Updated: December 31
Suspect had no choice but to flee on foot after his failed attempted robbery, police say
Hamilton police say they're looking for two suspects after a male had his bike stolen while attempting to rob a bank on Dec. 18.
The would-be bank robber tried to escape after his attempted bank robbery in the Hamilton Mountain went south, only to find his bike had been stolen, police said in a news release.
Police say officers responded around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 to an attempted robbery at a BMO bank on Upper Paradise Road.
A male entered the bank, wearing a long scarf over his head, sunglasses and a surgical mask, leaving the bike he arrived on outside, police said.
The suspect went up to the bank teller, "passed a note demanding cash," police said, and threatened the employee, suggesting he had a weapon.
The suspect was then confronted by other bank employees and left the bank "empty-handed," police said.
He exited the bank and went to get his bike, but another male had stolen it, police said. With no other choice, the male who attempted to rob the bank fled south on Upper Paradise, on foot, the release added.
The first suspect was last seen on Upper Paradise Road and Elmwood Avenue, police said. At the time, he was wearing a long, multi-coloured scarf, black sunglasses, blue surgical mask, black jacket with fur trim, black gloves, dark pants and white shoes.
Police said the second suspect was dressed in all black clothing.
Police said they're investigating and are now looking for both suspects.