The Canadian Bankers Association is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a bank robber captured on video jumping across a bank counter and threatening tellers with a knife.
Burnaby RCMP and the Abbotsford Police Department have also released video of the Oct. 15 robbery in an effort to locate the suspect.
Dean Zastowny, 47, is wanted in connection with robberies in Burnaby and Abbotsford in October, according to police.
He is also a suspect in a number of other violent robberies across the Lower Mainland.
“As is evident in the bank robbery in Abbotsford, there is a significant level of violence being used by the suspect,” Burnaby RCMP Cpl. Daniela Panesar said in a press release. “It is hugely important that if anyone recognises him, either from this video or from the photo released by the Burnaby RCMP last Friday, that they contact us immediately.”
Zastowny is described as white and six-foot-one, with a medium build, blue eyes and a fair complexion.
In the most recent incident, his head was shaved, but police said he may have since grown his hair and dyed it blonde.
“Zastowny should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached,” stated the release. “If you locate him, call police immediately.”
Anyone with information about Zastowny’s whereabouts is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and ask to speak with Cpl. Stephen McHugh.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.solvecrime.ca.
For more information about the terms and conditions of the Canadian Bankers Association reward, contact Malcolm Chivers from the Canadian Bankers Association at [email protected] or call 416-362-6093 ext: 330.
