On Wednesday, at around 2:45 p.m., a lone male dressed in safety clothing attempted to rob the Sylvan Lake CIBC (5007 50th Street) with a crow bar.
The suspect entered the bank and demanded that the clerks hand over any available cash. The man fled the bank on foot and was last seen riding a mountain bike.
No one was injured during the incident.
The suspect is described as:
- Standing approximately 6 feet tall;
- Ridding a BMX style bike;
- Wearing a mask, dark sunglasses, high visibility construction type clothing.
Members of the Sylvan Lake RCMP Detachment responded to the area and conducted extensive patrols.
The investigation is ongoing at this time.
If you have any information about this crime or those responsible, contact the Sylvan Lake RCMP at 403-887-3333. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3TIPS.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app.