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Published August 12, 2023

Quebec man charged in Orillia bank robbery

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OPP in Orillia say a suspect in a bank robbery has been arrested.

On July 6, a man entered a CIBC branch on Laclie Street with an apparent firearm and demanded cash from the teller. The suspect was given a quantity of money and he fled. There were no injuries.

Orillia OPP say through an investigation and co-operation with their counterparts at Nottawasaga OPP, Barrie Police, York Regional Police, the provincial ROPE squad (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) and Quebec City Police, a suspect was nabbed.

The 54-year-old from Quebec has been charged with:

·        Robbery using firearm - two counts

·        Disguise with intent - two counts

·        Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition - two counts

·        Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·        Possession of rohibited device

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