One in custody after Chilliwack bank robbery
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CHILLIWACK — A 23-year-old man is in custody following a bank robbery in Chilliwack on Wednesday afternoon.
Chilliwack RCMP responded to a robbery report at approximately 3:30 p.m. on November 27, 2024. The incident occurred at the TD bank in the 46000 block of Yale Road. According to police, the suspect handed a note demanding money to a bank teller, who complied. The suspect fled on foot before officers arrived. No injuries were reported.
Frontline officers, along with the General Investigative Support Unit and the Integrated Police Dog Service, were on the scene within minutes. Using video surveillance footage, investigators quickly identified the suspect. By 3:45 p.m., police located the man and arrested him without incident.
“This was a well-coordinated effort by several units from the Chilliwack RCMP Detachment, including Frontline Officers, General Investigative Support Team, and Traffic Services, demonstrating their quick response and collaboration with the Integrated Police Dog Service,” said Inspector Harinder Kheleh of the Chilliwack RCMP. “Their professionalism ensured a safe resolution to the situation with no injuries to the public or the suspect. It’s a testament to the training and dedication of our officers.”
