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RCMP capture bank robber within 30 minutes

RCMP have arrested a 25-year-old suspect after he knocked over two financial institutions in Dauphin on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

Police were alerted to a robbery on Main Street North around 10:00 am. As officers were responding to the call they were alerted to a second robbery on the same street at a second financial institution.

Investigators say that the robber walked into the businesses and demanded cash before fleeing in a grey truck.

A search of the town uncovered the suspect vehicle around 10:30 am in the back lane between Main Street North and First Street Northwest.

The suspect was still in the truck and was taken into custody without incident. Police recovered a large amount of Canadian Currency in the vehicle.

The accused from Duck Bay will be facing Robbery Charges for his alleged involvement.

RCMP continue to investigate.

© News4.ca 2020

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