Suspect photo 1 courtesy Woodstock Police ServiceSuspect photo 1 courtesy Woodstock Police Service
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Suspect Sought In Attempted Bank Robbery

Police are looking for a suspect after a man attempted to rob a bank in Oxford County.

Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police says on Thursday around 3pm, a man entered a Scotiabank located on Woodstock St. in Tavistock and demanded money. Following a confrontation, the man fled the building.

A male employee was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and was later released.

Police describe the suspect as a black male in his 20's, 5'10" tall, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing grey sweat pants, a black puffy short coat, a black hood with a black ball cap peak underneath, black gloves, black shoes and a white shirt.

You're advised to call 911 if you see someone matching this description.

Suspect photo courtesy Woodstock Police Service Suspect photo courtesy Woodstock Police Service

Suspect photo courtesy Woodstock Police Service Suspect photo courtesy Woodstock Police Service

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

*with files from Lisa Brandt

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