POLICE – Armed robber escapes with cash from Sahali bank

An armed bank robber got away with an undisclosed amount of money today (Feb. 16, 2021) when he ripped off a bank in Sahali.

Around 2:35 p.m., Kamloops RCMP responded to a robbery involving a firearm at a bank in the 1200-block of Summit Drive. According to the report, a man in his 40s or 50s approached a teller, demanded money, and brandished a handgun. With money in his hands, the man fled westbound on foot.

Multiple officers responded to the area, including the Police Dog Services team, but a suspect was not located.

The suspect is described as:

• male
• fair skin
• in his 40s or 50s
• 5’10
• 190 pounds

Clothing description:

• black toque
• three-quarter length faded, dark jacket
• blue jeans
• brown shoes
• navy blue Covid mask

Anyone with information is asked to please contact Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and reference file 21-4963.