OPP investigates bank robbery in Drayton

The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Wellington County Crime Unit is currently investigating a robbery which occurred on March 2 at approximately 4:48 p.m.

The robbery occurred at the Royal Bank located on Main Street East in Drayton.  A lone male entered the bank and presented a weapon.  He assaulted an employee and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as: Male, approximately 5’8 feet tall, thin build, possibly in his 20s, black and dark green spring coat, black toque and scarf, navy blue sport pants and carrying a backpack.

The male was last seen running eastbound on Main Street East.

A possible vehicle of interest in this case is a newer model, dark coloured sport utility vehicle (SUV) similar to a Mazda CX5.

The driver was described as female, tanned white skin with dark shoulder length hair in her 20s.

The West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine and the Forensic Identification Unit are assisting with the investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing at this time and more information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to call the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com.  You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2000.