Robbery Attempt Foiled By Bike Bandit
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On December 18, 2024 at 12:30 pm Hamilton Police responded to BMO bank located at 375 Upper Paradise Road for a robbery.
Investigators learned a lone, male suspect arrived at the financial institution on a bicycle, leaving the bike outside by the building. Entering the business, the suspect approached a bank teller, passed a note demanding cash and verbally threatened the employee while motioning they were in possession of a weapon. The suspect was confronted by other employees in the bank and the suspect fled empty handed.
Upon exiting BMO bank, the suspect returned to his bicycle location only to discover a fellow delinquent had stolen his bike. The dazed and confused male then kicked their legs in high gear and escaped north on Upper Paradise Road…. on foot. The suspect was last seen near Upper Paradise Road and Elmwood Avenue.
The robbery suspect is described as the following:
- Male
- White
- 5’4-5’8 in height
- Wearing a long, multi-coloured scarf, black sunglasses, blue surgical mask, black jacket with fur trim, black gloves, dark pants, white shoes
The bike thief is described as the following:
- Male
- Wearing all black
Investigators asking area residents to check their residential cameras and their dash cameras during the time of this incident. If you have any information that you believe could assist police with this investigation please contact the police.