An alleged bank robber is behind bars after committing six bank robberies in nine days.
According to Burnaby RCMP, the 38-year-old man is alleged to have robbed a bank in the 7100 block of Kingsway on July 5. The suspect allegedly entered the bank, approached the teller and informed them he had a gun and wanted money.
Police say the suspect committed similar robberies at three other banks in Burnaby, and two in Vancouver and North Vancouver over the course of nine days.
Following an investigation, Burnaby Mounties arrested the suspect in Coquitlam on Tuesday without incident.
According to Burnaby RCMP, the investigation was a high priority for the local detachment and required the assistance of numerous parties, including security personnel from the banks.
“We pulled together a number of police resources including Vancouver Police, North Vancouver RCMP, and integrated support services, with our Burnaby Strike Force taking the lead to stop this guy,” said Insp. Bob Page, Burnaby RCMP’s investigative services officer. “These partnerships were a key component in helping us to gather significant evidence to identify the suspect. If you engage in bank robberies you will be caught.”
According to police, additional security measures were undertaken by the banks to deter future robberies.
“Understandably, the financial institutions were extremely concerned and they were very anxious that we catch him as soon as possible and we’re pleased he’s been taken off the streets,” Page added.
