Bank robbery in Nobleton

The York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit is seeking pubic assistance in identifying and apprehending the suspect responsible for robbing the Nobleton branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) just before Christmas.

The suspect entered the bank at about noon Dec. 22. He immediately forced customers and employees behind the front counter and demanded money. The suspect was not observed to brandish a weapon, but kept his hand in his pocket while in the bank. The tellers complied with the suspects demands and gave him a quantity of cash.

The suspect fled on foot to the rear of the bank and to the parking lot of the Nobleton Community Centre where he entered a large, blue, newer-model pick-up truck with a grey bumper. He fled in the vehicle northbound through the parking lot towards Old King Road.

He is described as white, 25 to 30 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches, 170 pounds, with a medium build and light complexion. He was wearing a light-blue mask, red bandanna over his face, a red jacket, a blue hooded sweatshirt, dark wind pants with a white stripe down the legs and dark shoes

Police continue to advise people that if they find themselves the victim of a robbery, be sure to cooperate with suspects and get the best description possible. Do not fight back. Report suspicious people and vehicles to police, and they will respond to these calls.

Remember to check and maintain surveillance video equipment and replace tapes often. They don't last forever.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873, Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com