Crime of the Week - Mississauga

Release #: 2009 - 02a 

BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT WANTED

Investigators from the Central Robbery Bureau are hoping this surveillance video will assist the public in identifying a bank robber. Your call to Crime Stoppers can help solve the case.

On Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009, just before 11:00 in the morning, the suspect entered the Bank of Montreal branch on Cawthra Road in Mississauga. He met with an employee of the bank and was led into an office. He then demanded access into the bank vault, indicating that he was armed. No money was turned over to the suspect, and he left the bank.

He is described as a white male, 45 to 65 years of age, with a heavy build and silver rimmed glasses. He wore business attire consisting of an overcoat, leather gloves, and a Tilley–style hat. He carried a dark leather briefcase.

This case is believed to be linked to a 2003 robbery at a Bank of Montreal in the Woodchester Mall in Mississauga.

To view the surveillance video from the bank, click on [YouTube].

If you can assist in solving this case, or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you.  If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward.  Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display.  Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.