Armed robbery suspects in Bothwell (Photo via CKPS)Armed robbery suspects in Bothwell (Photo via CKPS)
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Police investigate armed robbery in Bothwell

Chatham-Kent police are looking for two suspects after an armed robbery at a bank in Bothwell on Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, two men armed with a crowbar and long gun entered the BMO Bank on Main Street around 1:30 p.m.

Police said the suspects were able to make off with a small quantity of cash and fled the area in a red two-door pickup truck.

One employee sustained a minor injury, which did not require medical attention.

Both suspects are described as Caucasian. One was around 200 pounds and 6'2" tall with a thin build. Police said he was wearing a black mask, yellow hardhat, an orange and yellow construction jacket, worn-out black work boots, and black pants.

The other suspect is described as being 6', approximately 175 pounds, wearing a black mask, black jogging suit, and white shoes that were possibly hightops.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Mark VanderGriendt of the Major Crime Unit at 519-436-6600 ext. 207 or at markvan@chatham-kent.ca.  Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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